Erin is a city located in Houston County Tennessee. Erin has a 2024 population of 1,178. It is also the county seat of Houston County. Erin is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,232 in 2020.
The average household income in Erin is $55,829 with a poverty rate of 23.09%. The median age in Erin is 45.5 years: 42.9 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Erin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,324 | 90.68% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 8.77% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 483 | 2.69 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 257 | 1.08 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 198 | 4.35 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 20 | 5.3 | 65 | 35 |
| Male | 8 | 6.63 | 75 | 25 |
4.25
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 15% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 3.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 417 | 42.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 8.37% |
| Some College | 171 | 17.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 695 | 117 |
| Black | 128 | 53 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,635 | $13,021 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,646 | $22,230 | $17,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,182 | $0 | $27,917 |
| Overall | $26,534 | $36,111 | $21,458 |
| Some College | $55,781 | $70,000 | $27,292 |
$26,534
Average Earnings
$36,111
Average Male
$21,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.26% of Erin residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,180 | 294 | 24.92% |
| Multiple | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
23.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.92%
Male Poverty Rate
25.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Erin is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Erin is White, with 24.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.56% |
| Some College | 13.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.75% |
| Female Employed | 18.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,611 | $91,028 |
| Households | $36,719 | $55,829 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,250 | $24,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 6.4% |
| Black | 4 | 3.13% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 37.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.36%
Born in Erin
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
98.49% of Erin residents were born in the United States, with 68.36% having been born in Tennessee. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,112 | -13 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 1,125 | -13 | -1.14% |
| 2027 | 1,138 | -14 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 1,152 | -13 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 1,165 | -13 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 1,178 | -14 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 1,192 | -20 | -1.65% |
| 2022 | 1,212 | -21 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,233 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,232 | -63 | -4.86% |
| 2019 | 1,295 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 1,305 | 9 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 1,296 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,293 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 1,297 | -17 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 1,314 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 1,322 | -21 | -1.56% |
| 2012 | 1,343 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 1,336 | -13 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 1,349 | 0 | 0% |