Erie, Illinois
Erie: village in Whiteside County, Illinois
About
Erie is a village located in the county of Whiteside in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,602 and a population density of 426 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,482 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Erie
| Population | 1,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Postal code | 61250 |
| Area | 3.76 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6564,-90.0793 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:22:46 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 394 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Erie is located at 41°39'23"N 90°4'45"W (41.6564200, -90.0792900).
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Weather
81°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 20 mph S
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Erie decreased by 8.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,594 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,582 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,569 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,554 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,553 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,541 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,524 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,508 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,500 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,482 | -1.21% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,604 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 27,212 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,316 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 27,063 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.3% |
| White only, percent : | 78.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 55.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,708 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
Erie zip code is 61250.
County name: Whiteside, County
fips: 17195
Ehri, Эри
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $544,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,640 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $632 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,892 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,119 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 221,101 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,870 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 71,646 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 337,410 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,317 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $102,817 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,494 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,750 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,669 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 782 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 612 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,023 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 224 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,395 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,938.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.96 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $195,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,674 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $752 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,254 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,301 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,156 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,390 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 217,114 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 216,494 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,642 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $76,615 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,329 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,397 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,323 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 872 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,049 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,290 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 130 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,205 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,999.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.33 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Erie, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147396 | Morrison Institute of Technology | Morrison (IL) | 61270-2959 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Erie, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Erie.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Er Post Office | Erie (IL) | 61250 |
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- Erie, Colorado town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA with a population of 30,318 people.
- Erie, Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 4,321 people.
- Erie, Minnesota human settlement in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,761 people.
- Erie, Kansas city in Neosho County; Kansas, USA with a population of 1,081 people.
- Erie, Indiana unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana with a population of 531 people.
- Erie, North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 105 people.
Other cities in Whiteside County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whiteside County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 14,313 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Rock Falls | 8,648 | City in Illinois |
| Morrison | 3,950 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Fulton | 3,285 | City in Illinois |
| Prophetstown | 1,919 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Union Grove | 1,113 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Garden Plain | 999 | Township of Illinois |
| Albany | 856 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Tampico | 721 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Lyndon | 604 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ustick | 581 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Fenton | 507 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Portland | 395 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Round Grove | 346 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Hahnaman | 330 | Township of Illinois |
| Coleta | 151 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Erie distances to largest Illinois cities