Erie County, Ohio
Erie County: County in Ohio, United States
About
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 77,079 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 73,719 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sandusky. The county was created 186 years ago in 1838.
Quick Facts about Erie County
| Population : | 73,719 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| Different from : | Erie County, Erie County |
| Plate code : | 22 |
| Area : | 1622 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 60% |
| Land as percent of area : | 40% |
| Named for : | Erie people |
| Capital : | Sandusky |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1838 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:34:49 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 45 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Erie County is located at 41°25'56"N 82°41'58"W (41.4320900, -82.6995800). It has 3 neighbors: Lorain County, Ottawa County and Sandusky County.
Erie County map
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The largest city of Erie County is Huron with a population of 6,827. Other cities include, Sandusky population 3,528 and Kelleys Island population 310. See all Erie County cities & populated places.
Erie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Huron | 6,827 | City in Erie County, Ohio |
| Sandusky | 3,528 | City in Ohio, USA |
| Venice | 1,680 | Township in Seneca County, Ohio |
| Milan | 1,340 | Village in Ohio, USA |
| Castalia | 810 | Village in Erie County, Ohio |
| Berlin Heights | 710 | Village in Ohio |
| Bay View | 597 | Village in Erie County, Ohio |
| Kelleys Island | 310 | Island in the United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Erie County
Erie County has 3 neighbours.
- Lorain County county in Ohio, United States
- Ottawa County county in Ohio, United States
- Sandusky County county in Ohio, United States
- Sandusky
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Erie County decreased by 4.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 77,079 | - | census |
| 2011 | 76,687 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 76,428 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,053 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 75,809 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,360 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 74,999 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 74,760 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 74,513 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 74,266 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 73,719 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Erie County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 917,241 people.
- Erie County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 268,426 people.
Ohio Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1,324,624 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Cuyahoga County | 1,227,883 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Columbus | 884,356 | The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. |
| Hamilton County | 817,985 | County in New York, United States |
| Summit County | 538,866 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| Montgomery County | 531,610 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Lucas County | 428,294 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Butler County | 385,648 | County in Ohio, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 378,589 | The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area. |
| Stark County | 369,772 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Lorain County | 312,172 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Cincinnati | 304,548 | The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. |
| Toledo | 271,455 | The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area. |
| Warren County | 238,412 | County in New York, United States |
| Lake County | 229,569 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Mahoning County | 226,075 | County in Ohio, United States |
