Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 950,265 people, with a population density of about 909.34 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 1,045.00 square miles (2,707.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Buffalo, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Buffalo.
Geographically, Erie County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Sardinia 1,398 ft and its lowest point at Boston 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.