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Erie, CO

Weld CountyElev. 1,564 m
Population
31,927
Median home
$685,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Erie

With about 31,927 residents, Erie is one of Colorado's notable places. Erie sits in Weld County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $163,644. Homes carry a median value of $685,900, and about 88% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.1%). Around 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,927
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$163,644
Per-capita income
$62,726
Poverty rate
3%
High-school grad or higher
97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
66.5%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
26.8 min
Work from home
29.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Black0.1%
Asian6.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts62.1%
Sales & office16.8%
Service9.9%
Production, transportation & material moving6.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$685,900
Median gross rent
$2,775/mo
Owner-occupied
87.9%
Median year built
2007
Households
11,101
Avg. household size
2.87

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Erie has 9 public schools — 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading50%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Erie High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Erie Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Aspen Ridge Preparatory SchoolElementarycharter
Black Rock ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Erie Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Highlands Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Meadowlark SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Red Hawk ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Soaring Heights PK-8ElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime87% below national
Erie52
Colorado494
United States386
↓ 52% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime50% below national
Erie981
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Erie Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Erie.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Weld County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Erie is in Weld County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Erie sits in Weld County. Elevation ~1,564 m.

Map of Erie
Erie, CO
Where Erie is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lincoln School
Notable people from Erie
Jaccob SlavinChris EgglestonWalt Clay
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Nearby cities
Lafayette (5 mi)Broomfield (6 mi)Frederick (6 mi)Louisville (7 mi)Northglenn (9 mi)Firestone (9 mi)

Common questions

Erie — frequently asked

What is the population of Erie, Colorado?
Erie has a population of about 31,927, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Erie?
The median home value in Erie is $685,900, and the median gross rent is $2,775/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Erie safe? What is the crime rate?
Erie Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 52 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Erie face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Weld County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Erie?
Erie has 9 public schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Erie?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Erie. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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