Erwin is a town located in Unicoi County Tennessee. Erwin has a 2024 population of 5,964. It is also the county seat of Unicoi County. Erwin is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,064 in 2020.
The average household income in Erwin is $58,465 with a poverty rate of 19.86%. The median age in Erwin is 46.8 years: 43.7 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Erwin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,444 | 90.34% |
| Other race | 278 | 4.61% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 4.56% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,603 | 2.23 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 1,409 | 2.8 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 839 | 1.11 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Female | 242 | 2.69 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Male | 113 | 2.35 | 21.2 | 78.8 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 299 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 523 | 11.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 3.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,651 | 37.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 294 | 6.64% |
| Some College | 1,142 | 25.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,104 | 3,548 | 654 |
| Hispanic | 255 | 234 | 28 |
| Other Race | 162 | 156 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 118 | 24 |
| Black | 19 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 96.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 16.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,351 | $58,047 | $40,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,873 | $0 | $65,590 |
| High School Graduate | $29,066 | $35,298 | $27,835 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,386 | $31,136 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,117 | $41,654 | $32,481 |
| Some College | $39,288 | $53,981 | $34,157 |
$37,117
Average Earnings
$41,654
Average Male
$32,481
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.75% of Erwin residents speak only English, while 6.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,262 | 950 | 18.05% |
| Other | 265 | 193 | 72.83% |
| Hispanic | 467 | 193 | 41.33% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
19.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.57%
Male Poverty Rate
21.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Erwin is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Erwin is White, with 18.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.76% |
| High School | 21.86% |
| Some College | 10.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.9% |
| Male Employed | 12.99% |
| Female Employed | 6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,795 | $69,790 |
| Households | $40,670 | $58,465 |
| Married Families | $69,602 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,771 | $31,896 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
512
Number of Veterans
501
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| Korea | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 226 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 10.85% |
| Black | 8 | 28.57% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.56%
Born in Erwin
97%
Native Born
3%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
2.54%
Naturalized
97% of Erwin residents were born in the United States, with 70.56% having been born in Tennessee. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,839 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 5,864 | -25 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 5,889 | -25 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 5,914 | -25 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 5,939 | -25 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 5,964 | -25 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 5,989 | 76 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 5,913 | -32 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 5,945 | -119 | -1.96% |
| 2020 | 6,064 | 143 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 5,921 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 5,912 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 5,915 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 5,920 | -25 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 5,945 | -65 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 6,010 | -57 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 6,067 | 17 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 6,050 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 6,063 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 6,077 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,610 | 595 | 11.86% |
| 1990 | 5,015 | 276 | 5.82% |
| 1980 | 4,739 | 24 | 0.51% |
| 1970 | 4,715 | 1,505 | 46.88% |
| 1960 | 3,210 | -177 | -5.23% |
| 1950 | 3,387 | 37 | 1.1% |
| 1940 | 3,350 | -273 | -7.54% |
| 1930 | 3,623 | 658 | 22.19% |
| 1920 | 2,965 | -2,874 | -49.22% |