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Erie, KS
City in Neosho County, Kansas.
Population
1,216
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
960
ZIP codes
0
Erie and its ZIP codes
Erie at a glance
- Erie is about 27 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,667, 51% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,900 (49% below Kansas) and median rent is $480 a month.
Local data for Erie, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Erie, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,667
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$109,900
Median rent
$480/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (141), Scottish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Neosho County. PPP loans are for Erie.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,360
6,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,317
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
How people get to work
Erie, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Erie, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
507
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Erie, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Erie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. PaulCity | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| GalesburgCity | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| WalnutCity | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| South MoundCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| StarkCity | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| EarltonCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SavonburgCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ChanuteCity | 14 mi | 7.1 |
| ThayerCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ParsonsCity | 16 mi | 10.6 |
| HeplerCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| ElsmoreCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| McCuneCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HumboldtCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erie, KS in?
- Erie is in Neosho County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Erie, KS?
- About 1,216 people live in Erie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erie?
- Nearby places include St. Paul (5 mi), Urbana (8.7 mi), Galesburg (9.2 mi), Walnut (9.4 mi), South Mound (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023