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Erin

Tennessee · 1,224 residents · 3.896 sq mi
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Erin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,052. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 266 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,224
−18%since 2000
from 1,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+9%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9901K1K2K2K1990201020202024Erin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,052
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,894
+17%since 2000
from $15,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,054)
Black6.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(31)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.2%(284)
Diversity Score
23
−11%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erin, Tennessee?

Erin, Tennessee has about 1,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Erin, Tennessee earns about $40,052 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 $130,300, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Erin, Tennessee?

About 17.7% 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 21.5% 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 362 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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