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Erie County, located in western New York, is characterized by its diverse attractions and rich history. With a population of over 900,000 people, Erie County is the most populous county in upstate New York. The county is home to the vibrant city of Buffalo, known for its stunning waterfront, historic architecture, world-renowned cultural institutions, and professional sports teams. Visitors can explore the iconic Buffalo City Hall, the historic Curtiss Hotel, and the picturesque Delaware Park. Additionally, Erie County boasts an array of outdoor recreational opportunities, including Chestnut Ridge Park and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

Erie County (NY) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages40
Population917,000
Area1,558 sq mi
Density588 /sq mi
Altitude579 ft
Median Household Income$60,000
Poverty rate14%
Unemployment rate5%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)32%
Crime rate3,507 per 100,000 residents

Environmental risk in Erie County, NY

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Moderate
Social VulnerabilityRelatively Moderate
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Erie County administration contact details

Erie County administration contact details 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
County seat Buffalo
Phone number (716) 858-6000
Official website https://www2.erie.gov/
County clerk Michael P. Kearns

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List of cities and towns in Erie County by population size

  • AMHERST

    Amherst is a Town in Erie county with -150 000 inhabitants.

  • CHEEKTOWAGA

    Cheektowaga is a Town in Erie county with -100 000 inhabitants.

  • WEST SENECA

    West Seneca is a Town in Erie county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • CLARENCE

    Clarence is a Town in Erie county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • GRAND ISLAND

    Grand Island is a Town in Erie county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • EVANS

    Evans is a Town in Erie county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • AURORA

    Aurora is a Town in Erie county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • ELMA

    Elma is a Town in Erie county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • NEWSTEAD

    Newstead is a Town in Erie county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • CONCORD

    Concord is a Town in Erie county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • BOSTON

    Boston is a Town in Erie county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • EDEN

    Eden is a Town in Erie county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • COLLINS

    Collins is a Town in Erie county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • MARILLA

    Marilla is a Town in Erie county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • HOLLAND

    Holland is a Town in Erie county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • COLDEN

    Colden is a Town in Erie county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • WALES

    Wales is a Town in Erie county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • SARDINIA

    Sardinia is a Town in Erie county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • BRANT

    Brant is a Town in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • ALDEN

    Alden is a Town in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • BUFFALO

    Buffalo is a City in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • DEPEW

    Depew is a Village in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • HAMBURG

    Hamburg is a Town in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • LACKAWANNA

    Lackawanna is a City in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • LANCASTER

    Lancaster is a Town in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • NORTH COLLINS

    North Collins is a Town in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • ORCHARD PARK

    Orchard Park is a Town in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • TONAWANDA

    Tonawanda is a Town in Erie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

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