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Erwin

North Carolina · 4,405 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 $36,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,405
−3%since 2000
from 4,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Erwin
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,130
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,521 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,872
+3%since 2000
from $18,282 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(3,194)
Black17.2%(756)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(324)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other2.6%(115)
Diversity Score54.7%(2,411)
Diversity Score
55
+30%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erwin, North Carolina?

Erwin, North Carolina has about 4,405 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Erwin, North Carolina earns about $36,130 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Erwin, North Carolina?

About 12.2% 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 14.4% 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 344 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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