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Erin

Tennessee · 1,207 residents (2025 est.) · 3.896 sq mi
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Erin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,488. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 432 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $202,900. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,058
−29%since 2000
from 1,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+21%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,207 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9901K1K2K2K1990201020202024Erin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,488
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,223
+98%since 2000
from $15,281 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+16%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,900
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+145%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,284)
Black10.4%(155)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(387)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(883)
Black9.9%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(17)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other4.3%(46)
Diversity Score36.4%(385)
Diversity Score
36
+40%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+34.0 ptssince 2017
from 47.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erin, Tennessee?

Erin, Tennessee has about 1,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Erin, Tennessee earns about $36,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erin, Tennessee expensive?

In Erin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $202,900, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Erin, Tennessee?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Erin, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erin, Tennessee?

About 21.9% of people in Erin, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erin, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Erin, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 528 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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