Not that long ago, travelers to Erie encountered dirt streets, few amenities and a sparse population. Today, the town’s location — straddling Boulder and Weld counties — has brought new retail, restaurants, employers and residents — enough of the latter to rank this once-sleepy town as the No. 15 fastest-growing city in the nation.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest population estimates — released at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time Thursday — reveal that Erie grew by 9.2% from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Erie’s population stands at 38,594, up 3,261 from 35,333 the prior year.
