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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Erwin

North Carolina · 4,061 residents · 4.208 sq mi
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Erwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,080. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,900. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,061
−10%vs 2000
vs 4,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
965 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Erwin
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,080
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,521 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,838
−41%vs 2000
vs $18,282 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $484 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
1.8
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(3,517)
Black11.5%(469)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(131)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(75)
Diversity Score35.3%(1,433)
35
−16%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.9%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Erwin, North Carolina?

Erwin, North Carolina has about 4,061 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Erwin, North Carolina earns about $20,080 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 $36,900, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Erwin, North Carolina?

About 5.5% 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 14.5% of people in Erwin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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