Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Erwin, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,687

Median Agei

47.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.9%2,901

Black

22.1%1,036

Hispanic/Latino

12%561

Two or More

2.5%116

Asian

1%46

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%245

High School Diploma

29.6%1,065

Some College (<1 yr)

8%288

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%708

Associate's Degree

8.2%295

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%427

Master's Degree

3.9%141

Professional Degree

0.9%31

Doctorate

0.7%25

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,100

Median Renti

$1,112

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%1,334

Renter-Occupied

28.6%535

Total Units

2,093

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%122

$50K–$100K

10.7%143

$100K–$150K

19.7%263

$150K–$200K

34.3%458

$200K–$300K

18.9%252

$300K–$500K

7.2%96

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

146

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

120

Year Built

2020 or later

3%62

2010–2019

8.2%172

2000–2009

5.3%111

1990–1999

9.3%194

1980–1989

7.5%158

1970–1979

13.6%285

1960–1969

8.6%179

1950–1959

8.9%187

1940–1949

11.8%247

1939 or earlier

23.8%498

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.3%1,109

Utility Gas

33%617

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%129

Wood

0.4%7

No Fuel

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,701

Mean Household Incomei

$66,345

Per Capita Incomei

$27,903

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

2,185

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%103

$10K–$15K

5.5%102

$15K–$20K

5.2%97

$20K–$25K

6.7%125

$25K–$30K

3.5%65

$30K–$35K

3.8%71

$35K–$40K

6.4%119

$40K–$45K

7.4%139

$45K–$50K

5.5%102

$50K–$60K

8.5%159

$60K–$75K

10.1%188

$75K–$100K

9.4%175

$100K–$125K

11.5%215

$125K–$150K

2.4%44

$150K–$200K

7.1%132

$200K+

1.8%33

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes79% occupied$454/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes96% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,701/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

71.7%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

24.7%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

3.6%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51.6% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4579.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,109

Avg. Commutei

32.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,125

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

308(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured