Erie
Town in Weld County, Colorado
Erie is a town in Weld County, Colorado, with 30,038 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,131 ft (1,564 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leyner, 3.8 miles W.
- 30,038residents (2020 Census)
- 5,131 ftelevation · 1,564 m
- 21.5 sq miland area · 55.7 km²
- 1,396 / sq mipopulation density
- 80516ZIP code
About Erie
The Town of Erie is a home rule town located in Weld and Boulder counties, Colorado, United States. The town population was 30,038 at the 2020 United States census, a +65.64% increase since the 2010 United States census. At the 2020 census, 17,387 (58%) Erie residents lived in Weld County and 12,651 (42%) lived in Boulder County. Erie is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Greeley, CO Combined Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. Erie is the most populous statutory town in Colorado.
Erie is located just west of Interstate 25, with easy access to Interstate 70, Denver International Airport and Colorado's entire Front Range. Erie's Planning Area spans 48 square miles (120 km2), extending from the north side of State Highway 52 south to State Highway 7, and between US 287 on the west and Interstate 25 to the east. Erie is approximately 35 minutes from Denver International Airport, 25 minutes from Denver and 20 minutes from Boulder.
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Living in Erie
- Median household income
- $173,349
- Median home value
- $736,500
- Median rent
- $2,805/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Erie had 30,038 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,038 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,396 per sq mi (539 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Erie at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Weld County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 30,038 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.51 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,131 ft (1,564 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0403° N, 105.0383° W |
| ZIP code | 80516 |
| Official website | erieco.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0824950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Erie
- Leyner3.8 mi W
- Lafayette4.5 mi SW
- Dacono5.0 mi E
- Frederick5.7 mi NE
- Broomfield6.0 mi S
- Gunbarrel7.2 mi W
- Louisville7.4 mi SW
- Niwot7.4 mi NW
- Paragon Estates8.8 mi SW
- Valmont8.9 mi W
- Firestone9.2 mi NE
- Northglenn9.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Erie
What county is Erie in?
Erie is in Weld County, Colorado.
What is the population of Erie, CO?
30,038 people lived in Erie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Erie, CO?
The ZIP code of Erie is 80516.
What is the elevation of Erie?
5,131 feet (1,564 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Erie?
Leyner (3.8 mi), Lafayette (4.5 mi), Dacono (5.0 mi), Frederick (5.7 mi), Broomfield (6.0 mi).
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