Hotels, motels and lodging in Erie County, NY: how many are there?

Erie County, New York had 124 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Erie County ranks 75th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 4th of 61 in New York.

124establishments with paid employees
75thof 2,243 US counties
4thof 61 counties in New York
~2,659jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Erie County, NY, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees3931.5%
5 to 91612.9%
10 to 192116.9%
20 to 493528.2%
50 to 99108.1%
100 or more32.4%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Erie County fits in New York

New York has 2,585 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 61 counties; Erie County has 4.8% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in New York

Other categories in Erie County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Erie County, NY?

124 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Erie County compare with other counties?

Erie County ranks 75th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 4th of 61 in New York.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Erie County?

31% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 39% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.