Demographics & People — Erie, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,927 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~38,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 11,101 |
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| Family Households | 9,005 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2952 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26,553 |
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| Black or African American | 41 |
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| Asian | 2,068 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,306 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,161 |
| German | 6,537 |
| Other groups | 5,635 |
| English | 4,653 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,261 |
| Irish | 3,227 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,115 |
| Italian | 1,565 |
| American | 1,528 |
| European | 1,376 |
Language
| English Only | 26,784 |
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| Spanish | 994 |
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| Population 5+ | 29,918 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,244 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,228 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 34.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Erie, Colorado.
