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, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,988

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90%5,389

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%518

Two or More

0.9%53

Black

0.5%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.7%478

High School Diploma

29.2%1,303

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%239

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%622

Associate's Degree

9.2%411

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%613

Master's Degree

3.8%168

Professional Degree

0.3%15

Doctorate

0.2%11

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,900

Median Renti

$614

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%1,865

Renter-Occupied

28.6%746

Total Units

2,864

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.2%247

$50K–$100K

8%150

$100K–$150K

14.2%264

$150K–$200K

23.5%438

$200K–$300K

27.4%511

$300K–$500K

10.7%199

$500K–$1M

1.3%24

$1M+

1.7%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

204

$500–$750

255

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.3%65

2000–2009

4.1%116

1990–1999

8.8%252

1980–1989

10.5%302

1970–1979

18.1%518

1960–1969

12.3%352

1950–1959

11.3%324

1940–1949

14.1%405

1939 or earlier

18.5%530

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.9%1,511

Utility Gas

37.2%972

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%91

Wood

1.1%29

No Fuel

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,487

Mean Household Incomei

$72,453

Per Capita Incomei

$29,881

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

2,816

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%267

$10K–$15K

4.7%123

$15K–$20K

4.6%120

$20K–$25K

9.1%238

$25K–$30K

3%79

$30K–$35K

4.7%124

$35K–$40K

4.4%114

$40K–$45K

5.6%147

$45K–$50K

5.6%145

$50K–$60K

2.4%63

$60K–$75K

8.2%213

$75K–$100K

12.1%315

$100K–$125K

7%183

$125K–$150K

5.1%133

$150K–$200K

4.9%128

$200K+

8.4%219

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

165

Residentsi

230

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing73 homes97% occupied$393/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes77% occupied$346/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 864 homes93% occupied$358/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,487/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

71.6%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

24%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

72.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.4% of subsidized households are minority

33.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.4% 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

1702.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

122

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,703

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,727

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

464(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured