Erie, CO

Erie, Colorado

Erie, Colorado, in Weld county, is 9 miles SE of Longmont, Colorado (center to center) and 21 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town is part of the Greeley metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 6,291 people people live in Erie.

The People and Families of Erie

In Erie, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Erie tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Erie spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Erie had a median family income of $79,892. Overall, families in Erie are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Erie does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,750) in Erie than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Erie enjoy its low crime rate.

Erie Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Erie, about 90% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Erie is higher than that of most other communities in Colorado.

Commuting

In Erie, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Erie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 6%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Erie, CO

Comparing Erie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Erie Almanac

Erie Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Erie Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Erie residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Erie

Erie High Schools (2004)

ERIE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
650 MAIN STREET
303-828-2464
Serves 554 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

Erie Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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