Erie County, Ohio Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

74,581

Diversity Score

35.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
79.6%%

Erie County, Ohio Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Erie County, Ohio Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)59,34979.6%
Black / African American6,1448.2%
Two or More Races3,8335.1%
Hispanic or Latino3,4104.6%
Other Race1,1421.5%
Asian6460.9%
Native American460.1%
Pacific Islander110.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Erie County, Ohio

The largest racial or ethnic group in Erie County, Ohio is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 79.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Erie County, Ohio has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 35.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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