As is often the case in a small town, Erwin doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Erwin is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 17.43% of adults 25 and older in Erwin have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Erwin in 2022 was $27,950, which is middle income relative to Tennessee, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $111,800 for a family of four. However, Erwin contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Erwin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Erwin residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Erwin include English, German, Irish, Polish, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Erwin is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
