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Erwin, TN


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Erwin, Tennessee

Introduction to Erwin, Tennessee

Erwin, Tennessee, in Unicoi county, is 12 miles S of Johnson City, Tennessee and 108 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is part of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol metropolitan statistical area. About 5,610 people live in Erwin.

Erwin History

The town of Erwin is the county seat of Unicoi country. It was formerly known as Greasy Cove. Erwin was officially incorporated in 1879. It was named in honor of D.J.N. Ervin, who donated land for establishing the county seat. The town got its present name due to a typographical error by post office officials.

Erwin and nearby Attractions

  • Unicoi County Heritage Museum
  • Willow Springs Park
  • Jonesborough History Museum
  • Museum Warehouse
  • Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
  • Rotary Park

Things To Do In Erwin

Rotary Park and Willow Springs Park provide amenities for several different types of recreational activities. Local celebrations include the Unicoi County Apple Festival and the National Storytelling Festival. One can also visit the Play it Again Laser Storm family amusement park while in Erwin.

Erwin Transportation

Chatanooga Metropolitan Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Erwin Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at East Tennessee State University, Northeast State Technical Community College, the University of North Carolina at Asheville and Appalachian State University.

High Points

Erwin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Erwin Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Erwin Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 14%Erwin Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Erwin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Erwin, TN

Comparing Erwin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work710
Public Transportation Use14
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime11

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