Erie is a city located in Neosho County Kansas. Erie has a 2024 population of 1,008. It is also the county seat of Neosho County. Erie is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,050 in 2020.
The average household income in Erie is $52,463 with a poverty rate of 21.49%. The median age in Erie is 39.4 years: 32.1 years for males, and 54.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Erie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,210 | 86.68% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 5.73% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 3.72% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 572 | 2.37 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.28 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 221 | 3.36 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 42 | 4.76 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 16 | 2.38 | 75 | 25 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 3.94% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 12.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 15.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 271 | 29.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 245 | 26.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 750 | 679 | 124 |
| Black | 80 | 80 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,977 | $92,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $64,688 | $37,188 |
| High School Graduate | $32,813 | $34,375 | $31,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,547 | $37,400 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $36,281 | $37,000 | $29,896 |
$36,547
Average Earnings
$37,400
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.64% of Erie residents speak only English, while 3.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,132 | 251 | 22.17% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 28 | 35.9% |
| Other | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Asian | 15 | 9 | 60% |
| Multiple | 52 | 5 | 9.62% |
21.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.84%
Male Poverty Rate
22.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Erie is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Erie is Multiple, with 9.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.67% |
| High School | 19.85% |
| Some College | 17.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.65% |
| Male Employed | 7.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,688 | $74,667 |
| Households | $40,962 | $52,463 |
| Married Families | $80,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,863 | $29,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 5.8% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 19.05% |
| Native American | 3 | 21.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.78%
Born in Erie
97.28%
Native Born
2.72%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
97.28% of Erie residents were born in the United States, with 73.78% having been born in Kansas. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 956 | -11 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 967 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2027 | 977 | -10 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 987 | -11 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 998 | -10 | -0.99% |
| 2024 | 1,008 | -11 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 1,019 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 1,028 | -13 | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 1,041 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 1,050 | -30 | -2.78% |
| 2019 | 1,080 | -7 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 1,087 | -7 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 1,094 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 1,095 | -12 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 1,107 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 1,108 | -14 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 1,122 | -11 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 1,133 | -11 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 1,144 | -9 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 1,153 | 0 | 0% |