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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Erwin

Tennessee · 5,610 residents · 4.126 sq mi
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Erwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,644. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,000. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,610
+13%since 1990
from 4,970 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,360 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,205 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.5
+6%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Erwin
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,644
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,194 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,868
+45%since 1990
from $10,948 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.6
+3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(4,970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(5,433)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(112)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score5.3%(299)
5
+662%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Erwin, Tennessee?

Erwin, Tennessee has about 5,610 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Erwin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Erwin, Tennessee earns about $29,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erwin, Tennessee expensive?

In Erwin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Erwin, Tennessee?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Erwin, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erwin, Tennessee?

About 13.0% of people in Erwin, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erwin, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Erwin, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 640 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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