Erwin City, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5610 people, 5369 households, and 3232 families living in the city. The population density was 1582.8 people per square mile (611.12/kmē), it would be the 17th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. There were 2645 housing units at an average density of 747.2 per square mile (288.5/kmē). The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.8. The population's age distribution was 19.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. The median age is 43.5 years, The median age of males was 40.3 years, for females the median age was 46.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.29% American Indian, 0.11% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.77% from two or more races and 1.02% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29644, it is the 204th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37813, it is the 194th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The per capita income for the city was $15868, it is Tennessee's 208th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $21323, Males have a median income of $28457 versus $15354 for females.
In 2000, 989 pupils and students, of which 529 are male and 460 are female, 17.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 46 nursery or pri school, 50 kindergarten, 487 elementary school, 255 high school and 151 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5610 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5851 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5841 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5768 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5770 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5775 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5826 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5791 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5796 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5803 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5802 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 35 | 11 | 46 |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| Elementary school | 267 | 220 | 487 |
| High school | 122 | 133 | 255 |
| College or graduate school | 81 | 70 | 151 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin city, Tennessee | $29644 | $37813 | $15868 |
| Unicoi County, Tennessee | $29863 | $36871 | $15612 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |