Erwin, NC Demographics

A map of Erwin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,901	2,900	61.9%	63.8%
Black	1,036	794	22.1%	17.5%
Hispanic	561	612	12.0%	13.5%
Multiracial	116	187	2.5%	4.1%
Asian	46	9	1.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	27	40	0.6%	0.9%

Erwin, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,687, an increase from the 4,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% White, 22.1% Black, 12.0% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Erwin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Erwin has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Erwin, that probability was 54.2% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Erwin is ranked the 181st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Erwin was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Erwin's White Population

2,901 residents of Erwin, or 61.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Erwin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Erwin ranks 454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erwin's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Erwin's population has decreased from 63.8% to 61.9%.

Erwin is more White than neighboring Dunn (50.2% White), Coats (60.6% White), Bunnlevel (60.4% White), and Godwin (36.9% White). Erwin is less White than neighboring Linden (78.3% White).

Erwin's Black Population

1,036 residents of Erwin, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Erwin is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Erwin ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erwin's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Black residents' share of Erwin's population has increased from 17.5% to 22.1%.

Erwin is more Black than neighboring Coats (20.4% Black), and Linden (20.9% Black). Erwin is less Black than neighboring Dunn (32.6% Black), Bunnlevel (39.1% Black), and Godwin (61.6% Black).

Erwin's Asian Population

46 residents of Erwin, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Erwin is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Erwin ranks 586th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erwin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 411.1%. Asian residents' share of Erwin's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Erwin is more Asian than neighboring Dunn (0.6% Asian), Coats (0.7% Asian), Bunnlevel (0% Asian), Linden (0% Asian), and Godwin (0.5% Asian).

Erwin's Hispanic Population

561 residents of Erwin, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Erwin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Erwin ranks 128th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erwin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Erwin's population has decreased from 13.5% to 12.0%.

Erwin is more Hispanic than neighboring Dunn (11.5% Hispanic), Coats (8.1% Hispanic), Bunnlevel (0% Hispanic), Linden (0% Hispanic), and Godwin (0% Hispanic).

Erwin's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Erwin, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Erwin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Erwin ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erwin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Erwin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Erwin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bunnlevel (0.5% Native American/Other), Linden (0% Native American/Other), and Godwin (0% Native American/Other). Erwin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunn (1% Native American/Other), and Coats (1.3% Native American/Other).

Erwin's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Erwin, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Erwin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Erwin ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erwin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Erwin's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.5%.

Erwin is more Multiracial than neighboring Bunnlevel (0% Multiracial), Linden (0.8% Multiracial), and Godwin (1% Multiracial). Erwin is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunn (4% Multiracial), and Coats (8.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.