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Erin

County:
Houston County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.896
State:
Tennessee

Erin is a city located in Houston County, Tennessee. Erin has a 2026 population of 1,215. It is also the county seat of Houston County. Erin is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,230 in 2020.

The median household income in Erin is $36,488 with a poverty rate of 21.91%. The median age in Erin is 52.1 years: 42.7 years for males, and 55.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.6 males.

1.2K
Total Population
312
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.16%
Growth

Erin Population

Erin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,215-2-0.16%
20251,217-3-0.25%
20241,220242.01%
20231,196-10-0.83%
20221,206-25-2.03%
20211,23110.08%
20201,23020.16%
20191,295-10-0.77%
20181,30590.69%
20171,29630.23%
20161,293-4-0.31%
20151,297-17-1.29%
20141,314-8-0.61%
20131,322-21-1.56%
20121,34370.52%
20111,336120.91%
20101,34940.3%

Median Age

Overall: 52.1 years
Female: 55.8 years
Male: 42.7 years

Erin Adults

There are 869 adults, (336 of whom are seniors) in Erin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 517 (48.9%)
Male: 541 (51.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Erin includes 83.46% White, 9.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White88383.46%
Black or African American1059.92%
Two or more races635.95%
Asian70.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races171.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White88383.46%
Black or African American1059.92%
Two or more races464.35%
Asian70.66%

Erin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Erin 's average per capita income is $37,500. Household income levels show a median of $36,488. The poverty rate stands at 21.91%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$81,667$92,097
Married Families$81,667-
Households$36,488$60,442
Non Families$17,554$23,172

$37,500

Average Income

$36,488

Median Household Income

21.91%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)