Erie, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
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Erie, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Erie | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,140 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1125.3 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.68% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,625 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Erie grew by 126.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,140 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Erie is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.2% of residents. That is 2.0 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,886 16.1% -6.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,321 26.2% +2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,721 23.7% +3.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,919 12.1% -3.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Erie and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 49.4% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Erie has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Erie | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $171,687 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.42% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Erie is about 79% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Erie | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $872,338 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,558 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.3% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Erie is about 28.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,558 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Erie spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Erie | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.5 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,011 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 33.1% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,793 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,266 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Erie is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Erie has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Erie | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.3% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Erie has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Erie | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Erie, CO Compared With Nearby Cities
How Erie, CO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO | 24,140 | $171,687 #1/2 | $872,338 #1/2 | 23.3 min #2/2 |
| Broomfield, CO | 76,293 | $123,900 | $685,602 | 22.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Erie, Colorado.
How many people live in Erie, Colorado?
About 24,140 people live in Erie, Colorado, in 8,625 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Erie, Colorado?
Averaged over its land area, Erie, Colorado has 1,125 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Erie, Colorado?
The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income ($872,338 against $171,687), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,558 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Erie, Colorado?
Unemployment in Erie, Colorado is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Erie, Colorado?
58.3% of adults in Erie, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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