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Erin, TN
City in Houston County, Tennessee.
Population
1,058
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
272
ZIP codes
0
Erin and its ZIP codes
Erin at a glance
- Erin is 58% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,488, 48% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,900 (29% below Tennessee) and median rent is $512 a month.
Local data for Erin, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Erin, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,488
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$512/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
52.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (138), German Americans (58), Polish Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Erin.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,548
1,478 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.8M
FY 2026, $7,466 per person
How people get to work
Erin, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Erin, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
237
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
54.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Erin, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Erin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee RidgeTown | 2.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Cumberland CityTown | 5.8 mi | 5 |
| SlaydenTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| DoverCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| McEwenCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| VanleerTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| WaverlyCity | 16 mi | 8.8 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Big SandyTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| CharlotteTown | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| LaFayette, KYCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| EvaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| New JohnsonvilleCity | 25 mi | 5.1 |
| DicksonCity | 25 mi | 20.5 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 26 mi | 100.1 |
| Fort Campbell North, KYCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erin, TN in?
- Erin is in Houston County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Erin, TN?
- About 1,058 people live in Erin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erin?
- Nearby places include Tennessee Ridge (2.9 mi), Cumberland City (5.8 mi), Slayden (13 mi), Dover (14 mi), McEwen (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023