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.

Erie County locator map
Location of Erie County on Ohio map.

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 : 04:43:04 (28th March 2024)
Density : 45 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.56% (2010-2020)
Sandusky  Erie County  Ohio Courthouse and fountain image
Sandusky Erie County Ohio Courthouse and fountain
Sandusky  Erie County  Ohio Courthouse and fountain image

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

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

Erie County has 3 neighbours.

  • 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

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