Erie, CO Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Jobs 8.5/10

Housing 9.5/10

Affordability 6/10

Diversity 8/10

Safety 8/10

Amenities 8/10

Education 9.5/10

Commute 5/10

Erie, CO Crime Report

Crime in Erie summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Erie. Key points include:

There were 343 total crimes in Erie in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Erie is 925.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Erie is 29.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Erie is 896.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Erie is -56.32% below the national average.

343
Total Crimes

-56.32%
Below National Average

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Crime In Erie Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Erie / 100k People	Colorado / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	343	925.7	3,069.1	2,119.2
Violent Crime	11	29.7	476.3	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	4.5	5.0
Robbery	1	2.7	63.0	61.0
Aggravated Assault	8	21.6	350.5	256.0
Property Crime	332	896.0	2,592.8	1,760.0
Burglary	65	175.4	348.0	229.0
Larceny	248	669.3	1,754.2	1,272.0
Car Theft	19	51.3	490.6	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Erie summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Erie. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:

The cost of living in Erie is 155 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Erie is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Erie is $725,090.
The median income in Erie is $173,349.

155
Erie's Overall Cost Of Living

1.6x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Erie Comparison Table

Living Expense	Erie	Colorado	National Average
Overall	155	114	100
Services	104	104	100
Groceries	106	107	100
Health	267	135	100
Housing	105	104	100
Transportation	106	107	100
Utilities	109	107	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Erie, CO Weather

The average high in Erie is 64.5° and the average low is 34.1°.
There are 36.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.0 inches of precipitation each year with 37.9 inches of snow.

Stat	Erie
Average Annual High	64.5
Average Annual Low	34.1
Annual Precipitation Days	36.0
Average Annual Precipitation	14.0
Average Annual Snowfall	37.9

64.5°
Average High

36.0
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Erie, CO Photos

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Rankings & Articles For Erie

Rankings

Ranks #8 in Best Places To Live In Colorado

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Ranks #10 in Safest Places In Colorado

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Ranks #14 in Richest Cities In Colorado

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Erie Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Erie

The current population in Erie is 33,808. The population has increased 109.5% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	33,808	5.9%
2023	31,927	4.9%
2022	30,447	3.7%
2021	29,367	8.1%
2020	27,157	12.1%
2019	24,223	5.5%
2018	22,965	4.3%
2017	22,019	5.9%
2016	20,801	4.3%
2015	19,948	3.3%
2014	19,305	3.4%
2013	18,672	4.0%
2012	17,946	5.0%
2011	17,085	5.9%
2010	16,134	-

Race / Ethnicity in Erie

White 77.2% (26,091)

African American 0.2% (58)

American Indian 0.1% (32)

Asian 6.1% (2,060)

Hawaiian 0.1% (34)

Other 0.3% (109)

Two Or More 5.7% (1,918)

Hispanic 10.4% (3,506)

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Erie is:

77.2% White with 26,091 White residents.
0.2% African American with 58 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
6.1% Asian with 2,060 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 109 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 1,918 Two Or More residents.
10.4% Hispanic with 3,506 Hispanic residents.

Race	Erie	CO	USA
White	77.2%	64.8%	57.4%
African American	0.2%	3.8%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
Asian	6.1%	3.2%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.5%	0.6%
Two Or More	5.7%	4.6%	4.3%
Hispanic	10.4%	22.5%	19.3%

Gender in Erie

Female 50.1% (16,925)

Male 49.9% (16,883)

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Erie is 50.1% female with 16,925 female residents.
Erie is 49.9% male with 16,883 male residents.

Gender	Erie	CO	USA
Female	50.1%	49.3%	50.5%
Male	49.9%	50.7%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Erie for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (338)

9-12th Grade 1.0% (338)

High School / GED 10.0% (3,380)

Some College 13.0% (4,395)

Associate's Degree 6.0% (2,028)

Bachelor's Degree 41.0% (13,861)

Master's Degree 21.0% (7,099)

Professional Degree 3.0% (1,014)

Doctorate Degree 4.0% (1,352)

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1.0% of adults in Erie completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Erie completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Erie completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Erie completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Erie completed associate's degree.
41.0% of adults in Erie completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in Erie completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Erie completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Erie completed doctorate degree.

Education	Erie	CO	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	3.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	1.0%	4.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	10.0%	20.0%	26.0%
Some College	13.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	41.0%	28.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	21.0%	13.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Erie, Colorado

Less than $10,000 0.7% (23,309)

$10,000 to $14,999 0.0% (0)

$15,000 to $24,999 2.7% (90,361)

$25,000 to $34,999 1.8% (62,447)

$35,000 to $49,999 3.1% (105,038)

$50,000 to $74,999 9.2% (311,086)

$75,000 to $99,999 6.5% (219,861)

$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% (537,854)

$150,000 to $199,999 18.9% (640,590)

$200,000 or more 41.1% (1,390,248)

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0.7% of households in Erie earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Erie earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.7% of households in Erie earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Erie earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.1% of households in Erie earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.2% of households in Erie earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.5% of households in Erie earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Erie earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.9% of households in Erie earn $150,000 to $199,999.
41.1% of households in Erie earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Erie	CO	USA
Less than $10,000	0.7%	3.9%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.0%	2.4%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	2.7%	4.8%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	1.8%	5.2%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	3.1%	8.4%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	9.2%	14.6%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	6.5%	12.8%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.9%	19.2%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	18.9%	11.7%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	41.1%	17.0%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Erie, CO
Demographics And Statistics

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