Living in Erie, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erie · Census data 2020–2024

Erie has 58 residents with a median age of 20.5. .

Erie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Erie at a glance

Population
58
Median age
20.5State: 35.9
Homeowners
60.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
56%

Is Erie a good place to live?

Cons: Unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Erie: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
23
Owner-occupied
60.9%
Renter-occupied
39.1%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.52

Erie demographics

Population
58
Median age
20.5
Under 18
17.2%
65 and older
8.6%
Households
23
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White65.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erie ›

Education in Erie

56% of adults 25 and older in Erie have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Erie56%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Erie

Unemployment rate
24.3%State: 2.8%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
60.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Erie vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Erie58———
Arthur392$88,393$217,900$645
Page165$71,000$92,500$500
Hunter292$74,583$125,000$650
Amenia135$66,250$179,200—
Buffalo180$76,875$179,700$567
Casselton2,953$73,259$278,400$814
Tower City304$108,958$187,500$788
Gardner125$103,750$276,800—

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Living in Erie: FAQ

Is Erie, ND a good place to live?

Minuses: unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.

What is the median age in Erie?

The median age in Erie is 20.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Erie?

The unemployment rate in Erie is 24.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Erie?

56% of adults in Erie have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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