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Erwin, TN
Town in Unicoi County, Tennessee.
Population
5,988
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,451
ZIP codes
0
Erwin and its ZIP codes
Erwin at a glance
- Erwin is about 8.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,487, 32% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,900 (37% below Tennessee) and median rent is $614 a month.
Local data for Erwin, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Erwin, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,487
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$614/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (425), Irish Americans (380), Mexican Americans (324).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Unicoi County. PPP loans are for Erwin.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,700
4,843 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,861
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$490M
FY 2026, $27,346 per person
How people get to work
Erwin, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Erwin, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
213
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
136
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Erwin, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Erwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Banner HillCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.4 |
| EmbreevilleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| UnicoiTown | 6.8 mi | 16.2 |
| TelfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| JonesboroughTown | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Johnson CityCity | 14 mi | 43.8 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Bakersville, NCTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| WataugaCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Burnsville, NCTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| TusculumCity | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erwin, TN in?
- Erwin is in Unicoi County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Erwin, TN?
- About 5,988 people live in Erwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erwin?
- Nearby places include Banner Hill (1.5 mi), Embreeville (2.8 mi), Unicoi (6.8 mi), Telford (10 mi), Jonesborough (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023