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Erwin, NC
Town in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Population
4,687
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,089
ZIP codes
0
Erwin and its ZIP codes
Erwin at a glance
- Erwin is about 4.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,701, 30% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,100 (44% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,112 a month.
Local data for Erwin, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Erwin, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,701
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$1,112/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (346), Jamaican Americans (319), German Americans (289).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harnett County. PPP loans are for Erwin.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,532
29,633 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$918M
FY 2026, $6,871 per person
How people get to work
Erwin, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Erwin, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
341
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Erwin, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Erwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunnCity | 4 mi | 7.1 |
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 7.6 |
| LindenTown | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| CoatsTown | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Buies CreekCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3 |
| GodwinTown | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Plain ViewCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 16.7 |
| FalconTown | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| BensonTown | 9 mi | 3 |
| LillingtonTown | 9.6 mi | 7.7 |
| WadeTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| AngierTown | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| Anderson CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.2 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| EastoverTown | 16 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erwin, NC in?
- Erwin is in Harnett County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Erwin, NC?
- About 4,687 people live in Erwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erwin?
- Nearby places include Dunn (4 mi), Bunnlevel (5.2 mi), Linden (5.6 mi), Coats (6.2 mi), Buies Creek (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023