New York Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 950,622 (100%) |
| Population Density | 912 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,839 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,777 |
| Median Home Value | $233,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 441,214 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 269,652 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 140,013 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 31,549 (7.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 409,665 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 233,809 (57.1%) |
The table below compares Erie County to the other 62 counties and county equivalents in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 11 | 84th |
| Median Household Income | # 29 | 54th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 64th |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
