Population 11,380 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Erwin
Household size in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Erwin is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.24, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Erwin skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 46.5, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Erwin (11.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Erwin
Renters in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.8% of households in Erwin rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over half of owners (52.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Erwin: 12.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Erwin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only five have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $483 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $555 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $657 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $785 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$303 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Erwin pays $785 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $303 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Erwin
Bachelor's degrees in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Erwin: 18.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.1% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Erwin never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 13.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Erwin
| Period | Erwin | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Erwin than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Erwin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin | 2.35 | 44.2 | 11.4% | 24.8% | 12.1% | 1970 | $785 | 18.8% | 86.1% | 3.9% |
| Lillydale | 2.14 | 48.5 | 17.9% | 15.4% | 9.6% | 1969 | $892 | 17.8% | 86.8% | 5.1% |
| Rock Creek | 2.17 | 49.1 | 12.5% | 23.3% | 11.3% | 1983 | $892 | 20.7% | 91.0% | 6.0% |
| Unaka Springs | 2.66 | 45.3 | 4.8% | 22.8% | 15.6% | 1984 | $877 | 23.5% | 87.9% | 2.6% |
| Ernestville | 2.79 | 42.3 | 5.2% | 24.3% | 19.5% | 1988 | $835 | 22.1% | 88.4% | 3.1% |
| Upper Poplar | 2.21 | 54.1 | 3.7% | 16.3% | 41.4% | 1984 | $872 | 23.2% | 85.2% | 3.1% |
| Unicoi | 2.05 | 49.9 | 8.1% | 35.4% | 9.1% | 1982 | $876 | 24.7% | 87.0% | 5.1% |
| Marbleton | 2.19 | 57.4 | 6.0% | 25.4% | 8.3% | 1976 | $679 | 27.2% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Lewisburg | 2.18 | 53.1 | 5.5% | 8.5% | 28.0% | 1987 | $859 | 21.7% | 92.5% | 7.0% |
| Relief | 2.14 | 52.6 | 6.0% | 19.9% | 34.4% | 1985 | $896 | 23.5% | 85.4% | 3.0% |
| Huntdale | 2.05 | 50.8 | 9.1% | 22.5% | 23.5% | 1987 | $946 | 23.5% | 87.4% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Erwin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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