Erie County, OH

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2019 Population

74,780

0.474% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

44.8

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

11.7%

2.41% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,226

3.74% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$139,900

2.34% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

35,976

0.164% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Erie County, OH had a population of 74.8k people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $54,226. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Erie County, OH declined from 75,136 to 74,780, a −0.474% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,270 to $54,226, a 3.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Erie County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), White (Hispanic) (2.36%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.19%). 0% of the households in Erie County, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.3% of the residents in Erie County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Erie County, OH are Bowling Green State University-Firelands (352 degrees awarded in 2020), EHOVE Career Center (231 degrees), and Ohio Business College-Sandusky (62 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Erie County, OH was $139,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%. Most people in Erie County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Erie County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Erie County, OH borders Huron County, OH, Lorain County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, and Sandusky County, OH.

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Diversity

Erie County, OH is home to a population of 74.8k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 2% of Erie County, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.5k people).

In 2019, there were 9.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.2k people) in Erie County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Erie County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.2k ± 87
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.45k ± 394
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.05k ± 455

4.39%

Hispanic Population

3.28k people

4.39% of the people in Erie County, OH are hispanic (3.28k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Erie County, OH as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.5k people

2.1%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

As of 2019, 2% of Erie County, OH residents (1.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Erie County, OH was 2.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Erie County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Erie County, OH was 44.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in Erie County, OH are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Erie County, OH residents was 45.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.3% of Erie County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Erie County, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Erie County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,095 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
1,001 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
700 ± 163

Erie County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Erie County, OH is $54,226. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Erie County, OH was Census Tract 406 with a value of $76,932, followed by Census Tract 418 and Census Tract 403, with respective values of $74,233 and $72,917.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Erie County, OH employs 36k people. The largest industries in Erie County, OH are Manufacturing (6,552 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,615 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,747 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,598), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,528), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,818).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,226

2019 value

± $1,691

3.74%

1 Year Growth

± 4.85%

Households in Erie County, OH have a median annual income of $54,226, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,270 in 2018, which represents a 3.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Erie County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Erie County, OH is from Ohio.

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 406
Census Tract 418
Census Tract 403

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Erie County, OH was Census Tract 406 with a value of $76,932, followed by Census Tract 418 and Census Tract 403, with respective values of $74,233 and $72,917.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Erie County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Erie County, OH (8.61k out of 73.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
5,789 ± 568
Black
1,880 ± 346
Hispanic
766 ± 237

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Erie County, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

36k

2019 Value

± 1,298

−0.164%

1 Year decline

± 5.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Erie County, OH declined at a rate of −0.164%, from 36k employees to 36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Erie County, OH, are Production Occupations (3,810 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,714 people), and Management Occupations (3,243 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Erie County, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Erie County, OH, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (3,810 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,714 people), and Management Occupations (3,243 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Erie County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.87 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.55 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Erie County, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($86,726), Legal Occupations ($66,827), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($59,611).

Industries

Employment by Industries

36k

2019 Value

± 1,298

−0.164%

1 Year decline

± 5.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Erie County, OH declined at a rate of −0.164%, from 36k employees to 36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Erie County, OH, are Manufacturing (6,552 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,615 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,747 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Erie County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Erie County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Erie County, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (6,552 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,615 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,747 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Erie County, OH has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.94 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.82 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.38 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Erie County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,598), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,528), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,818).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Erie County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 54.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Erie County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 54.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Erie County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Erie County, OH

54.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Erie County, OH awarded 743 degrees. The student population of Erie County, OH is skewed towards women, with 853 male students and 1,790 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Erie County, OH are White (597 and 80.8%), followed by Black or African American (65 and 8.8%), Two or More Races (30 and 4.06%), and Hispanic or Latino (25 and 3.38%).

The largest universities in Erie County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Bowling Green State University-Firelands (352 and 47.4%), EHOVE Career Center (231 and 31.1%), and Ohio Business College-Sandusky (62 and 8.34%).

The most popular majors in Erie County, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 and 27.2%), Registered Nursing (75 and 10.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (72 and 9.69%).

The median tuition cost in Erie County, OH for a public four year colleges is $4,800 for in-state students and $12,788 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kindergarten & Preschool Education
22 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
202 degree-majorss awarded
Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields
55 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Erie County, OH was Kindergarten & Preschool Education with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Erie County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bowling Green State University-Firelands
352 degrees awarded
EHOVE Career Center
231 degrees awarded
Ohio Business College-Sandusky
62 degrees awarded

$4,800

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Erie County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bowling Green State University-Firelands with 352 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

214

Degrees Awarded to Men

529

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 214 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Erie County, OH, which is 0.405 times less than the 529 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Erie County, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
597 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
30 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Erie County, OH was White students. These 597 degrees mean that there were 9.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 65 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Erie County, OH was $139,900 in 2019, which is 0.582 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $136,700 to $139,900, a 2.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Erie County, OH is 69.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Erie County, OH have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Erie County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$139,900

2019 Median

± $3,462

$136,700

2018 Median

± $3,528

In 2019, the median property value in Erie County, OH grew to to $139,900 from the previous year's value of $136,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Erie County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Erie County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,226

Median Household Income

± $1,691

31.2k

Number of Households

± 1,178

In 2019, the median household income of the 31.2k households in Erie County, OH grew to $54,226 from the previous year's value of $52,270.

The following chart displays the households in Erie County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Erie County, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Erie County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

69.2%

2019 Homeownership

69%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.2% of the housing units in Erie County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Erie County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Erie County, OH have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Erie County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Erie County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (7.98%)
Worked At Home (2.73%)

In 2019, 85.4% of workers in Erie County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.98%) and those who worked at home (2.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Erie County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Erie County, OH have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.3% of the population of Erie County, OH has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Erie County, OH see 1332 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.45% increase from the previous year (1313 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1516 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 404 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,332 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Erie County, OH

Primary care physicians in Erie County, OH see an average of 1,332 patients per year. This represents a 1.45% increase from the previous year (1,313 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Erie County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.71%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Erie County, OH declined by 5.76% from 5% to 4.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Erie County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.