Erie County

Household income

$71,9932024

Home value

$199,7002024

Unemployment

3.5%2026

Violent crime

722023

Work from home

6.0%2024

Erie County — Oct 19, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Community Recognition

Commissioners hold meeting in Vermilion and recognize volunteer groups at Harbourtown Fine Arts Center

The Board recessed to and reconvened at the Harbourtown Fine Arts Center in Vermilion, where Commissioner Old praised local volunteers, introduced Katie Hayden and Mayor Russ Owens, and Commissioner Shoffner read proclamations honoring several volunteer organizations.

Landfill construction to continue into 2027; county seeks excavator and share of vactor truck

Vermilion Sewer District expected to operate at a loss in 2027; city to open rate talks with mayor

Dog pound debt matures in 2027; Board approves multiple hires for The Meadows at Osborn Park

County officials flag urgent Castalia forcemain relocation after three breaks; $500,000 estimate

Water Infrastructure

County seeks $1.5 million for Hull Road watermain replacement ahead of road widening

Board Votes

Erie County Commissioners approve series of resolutions, contracts and budget transfers

Economic Development

Board approves amended consulting agreement with Greater Sandusky Partnership and Port Authority

Oct 19October 19, 2026 Commission Meeting MinutesBoard approved Change Order No. 2 for Sawmill Creek expansion.Oct 14October 14, 2026 Commission Meeting MinutesAll listed approvals recorded as board action with roll call.Oct 8October 8, 2026 Commission Meeting MinutesAdopted Resolution #26-287 to release funds to Safe Harbour Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.Oct 7October 7, 2026 Commission Meeting MinutesBoard agreed to proceed with purchase of two gates and to solicit additional pricing information.

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What stands out in Erie County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Erie County with communities in Ohio or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Erie County was more favorable than communities in Ohio on workers who take public transit.

98th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Commission holds executive session on property under O.R.C. 121.22(G)(2); no action taken

Commission cancels multiple November meeting dates

Board approves auditor certificates, $374,000 IT switch purchase, travel and personnel actions

County moves Oct. 19 meeting start to accommodate Vermilion volunteer recognition