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Erin

New York · 473 residents · 0.747 sq mi
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Erin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,313. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $45,700. Households here earn about 51% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
473
−11%since 2023
from 529 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
633 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 708 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+23%since 2023
from 32.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
339393448502556201020202024Erin
2024473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,761 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,257
+12%since 2023
from $21,753 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−5%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food13.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $692 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+11%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(520)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score4.2%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score2.6%(12)
Diversity Score
3
−38%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 23.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Female
44.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erin, New York?

Erin, New York has about 473 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erin, New York?

The typical household in Erin, New York earns about $42,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erin, New York expensive?

In Erin, New York, the median home is worth about $45,700, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Erin, New York?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Erin, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erin, New York?

About 15.4% of people in Erin, New York 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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