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Erwin

North Carolina · 4,956 residents (2025 est.) · 4.208 sq mi
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Erwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,701. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,687
+3%since 2000
from 4,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+20%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,956 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Erwin
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,701
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,521 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,903
+53%since 2000
from $18,282 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+2%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,112
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+41%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(3,565)
Black15.8%(716)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(188)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(1,913)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(2,901)
Black22.1%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino12%(561)
Asian1%(46)
Other3.1%(143)
Diversity Score69.1%(3,238)
Diversity Score
69
+64%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+84%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erwin, North Carolina?

Erwin, North Carolina has about 4,687 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erwin, North Carolina?

The typical household in Erwin, North Carolina earns about $50,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erwin, North Carolina expensive?

In Erwin, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $161,100, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in Erwin, North Carolina?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Erwin, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erwin, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of people in Erwin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erwin, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Erwin, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 626 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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