Town · Colorado
Erie, Colorado
Erie, town, mostly in Weld County (57.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Boulder County, Colorado. Erie had 40,904 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 36.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,038 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 33,808 (±31). GEOID 0824950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,904
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,038 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,808 ±31
Median household income
$173,349
±$9,854 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$736,500
±$23,034 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$2,805
±$260 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Erie and what county is it in?
Erie is a town mostly in Weld County (57.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Boulder County, Colorado. It covers 21.4 square miles of land, 1,405 residents per square mile in 2020.
Erie is in the Greeley, CO metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Weld County | 17,387 | 57.9% |
| Boulder County | 12,651 | 42.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Erie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,904 people lived in Erie on July 1, 2025, up 36.1% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 30,038 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 33,808 (±31).
| Measure | Erie | Weld County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,808 ±31 | 350,396 | +9,585 |
| Households | 11,748 ±340 | 124,287 | +3,492 |
| Average household size | 2.88 ±0.08 | 2.78 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,964 ±355 | 129,637 | +3,574 |
Erie's population since 2000
From 6,291 in 2000 to 40,904 in 2025: up 550.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Erie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Erie?
The median resident of Erie is 37.6 years old; 28.6% are under 18 and 9.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.4%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Erie | Weld County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±0.9 | 35.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.6% ±1.4 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.9% ±1.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.5 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% ±2.0 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.2% ±2.6 pts | 62.0% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7% ±1.4 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4% ±2.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±1.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 7.0% ±1.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±0.7 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 69.6% ±2.7 pts | 33.2% | +7.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.8% ±2.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±3.0 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Erie earn?
Half of Erie's 11,748 households earn less than $173,349 a year (±$9,854), against $97,097 in Weld County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $147,136 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,213 after inflation. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Erie | Weld County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $173,349 ±$9,854 | $97,097 | +$26,213 |
| Mean household income | $192,870 ±$8,478 | $118,627 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,157 ±$3,365 | $43,312 | +$10,434 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 9.6% | −3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±0.8 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5% ±1.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Erie?
Owners occupy 87.6% of Erie's occupied homes and renters 12.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $736,500 by its owner (±$23,034). The median renter pays $2,805 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Erie | Weld County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $736,500 ±$23,034 | $471,700 | +$159,797 |
| Median gross rent | $2,805 ±$260 | $1,539 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5% ±12.4 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,174 ±$103 | $2,276 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.6% ±2.9 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.4% ±2.9 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 11,964 ±355 | 129,637 | +3,574 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±3.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.8% ±2.3 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.7% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 31.1% ±3.0 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Erie building?
Builders took permits for 172 new housing units in Erie in 2025 (108 in single-family houses), 4.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Erie work and get to work?
58.9% of Erie's workers drive alone and 34.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Erie | Weld County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.2% ±2.4 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 58.9% ±2.8 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 34.3% ±2.7 pts | 14.3% | +19.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min ±1.2 | 27.9 min | −3.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Erie?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Erie, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $155,000 (Tract 20.07) to $183,221 (Tract 20.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 128.01Boulder County | 9,476 | $167,724 |
| Tract 20.07Weld County | 6,959 | $155,000 |
| Tract 20.08Weld County | 5,973 | $178,070 |
| Tract 20.09Weld County | 8,505 | $183,221 |
| Tract 128.02Boulder County | 7,068 | $180,234 |
| Tract 129.07Boulder County | 3,357 | $127,308 |
| Tract 20.10Weld County | 2,484 | $88,958 |
| Tract 20.11Weld County | 2,823 | $150,625 |
| Tract 129.03Boulder County | 2,331 | $168,500 |
| Tract 132.11Boulder County | 7,101 | $117,299 |
| Tract 20.05Weld County | 1,558 | $184,817 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Erie) · Census block assignment files
How does Erie compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Erie is the 1,011th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 23rd-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Erie ranks 14th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 23rd | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 11th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 107th | 221 |
| Median household income | 14th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 44th | 220 |
| Median home value | 48th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 7th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 150th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd | 216 |
| Median age | 125th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 38th | 218 |
| Work from home | 18th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 100th | 221 |
Erie's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Erie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Erie?
12 of the 57 figures for Erie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Erie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Erie.