Erie County, NY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Erie County was 950,312, a 0.42% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Erie County's population was 954,350, an increase of 0.18% compared to a population of 952,598 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Erie County, NY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Erie County increased by 913. In this period, the peak population was 954,350 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 949,399 - -
2001 945,928 -3,471 -0.37%
2002 942,353 -3,575 -0.38%
2003 939,952 -2,401 -0.25%
2004 935,725 -4,227 -0.45%
2005 928,348 -7,377 -0.79%
2006 921,239 -7,109 -0.77%
2007 916,741 -4,498 -0.49%
2008 914,473 -2,268 -0.25%
2009 912,242 -2,231 -0.24%
2010 919,160 6,918 0.76%
2011 919,901 741 0.08%
2012 919,998 97 0.01%
2013 921,015 1,017 0.11%
2014 921,934 919 0.1%
2015 920,858 -1,076 -0.12%
2016 918,992 -1,866 -0.2%
2017 919,378 386 0.04%
2018 919,941 563 0.06%
2019 918,813 -1,128 -0.12%
2020 952,598 33,785 3.68%
2021 954,350 1,752 0.18%
2022 950,312 -4,038 -0.42%
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Erie County, NY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Erie County's population decreased by 30,239 (3.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Erie County's population increased by 33,438 (3.64%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Erie County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Erie County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 950,312. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Erie County's population peaked in year 2021 at 954,350.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Erie County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 912,242.

Erie County, NY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Erie County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 13 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Erie County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.00% per year. Overall the population grew 0.10% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Erie County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Erie County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.00% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 2,286. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Erie County's population grew the most with an increase of 33,785 (3.68%).

While from 2004 and 2005, Erie County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 7,377 (-0.79%).

Things to know

Is Erie County, NY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Erie County's population decreased by 2,286 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 1,752 (0.18%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 4,038 (0.42%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Erie County, NY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Erie County increased by 29,297 (3.18%). The population was highest at 954,350 in the year 2021 and lowest at 918,813 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.33%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Erie County, NY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Erie County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Erie County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Erie County was 950,312, a 0.42% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Erie County population was 954,350, an increase of 0.18% compared to a population of 952,598 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Erie County increased by 913. In this period, the peak population was 954,350 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Erie County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Erie County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Erie County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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