Erin is a city in and the county seat of Houston County, Tennessee.[6] The population was 1,224 at the time of the 2020 census and 1,324 at the time of the 2010 census.
Erin, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
 Houston County Courthouse | |
| Nickname(s): Irish Town Tennessee, The Shamrock City | |
 Location of Erin in Houston County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates: 36°19′1″N 87°41′53″W / 36.31694°N 87.69806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Houston |
| Settled | approx. 1780 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paul Bailey [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.90 sq mi (10.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 480 ft (146 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,224 |
| • Density | 314.17/sq mi (121.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 37061 |
| Area code | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-24320[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1283839[5] |
| Website | www |
History
editThe city was perhaps named for Erin, a poetic name for Ireland.[7]
Each year in March,beginning in 1962 (61 years ago as of 2023) the town has held a weeklong Irish festival, one of the top ten celebrations in the U.S., with a parade, banquets, pageants, arts and crafts, and other events celebrating Erin's Irish heritage and honoring the sacrifice of Irish railroad workers who helped link Erin to the rest of the world.[8]
Geography
editErin is located at 36°19′1″N 87°41′53″W / 36.31694°N 87.69806°W (36.316998, -87.697946).[9] The elevation is 480 feet above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km2), all land.
Major roads and highways
edit- State Route 13
- State Route 49 (Main Street)
- State Route 149
ZIP code
editThe ZIP code used in the Erin area is 37061.
Area code
editErin uses the area code 931.
Government
edit- Board of Aldermen & Mayor meets first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Erin City Hall.
- Planning Commission meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Erin City Hall.
Elected officials
edit- City Mayor: Paul Bailey
- City Recorder: Angela Neilson
- City Bookkeeper: Cheryl Hollis
- City Clerks: Betty Beard and Farrah Dennis
Aldermen
edit- Ward 1: Lou Anne Pollard and Wanda Lockhart
- Ward 2: Betsy Ligon (Vice Mayor) and Cecil Baggett
- Ward 3: Linda Owens and Nethla Shires
- Ward 4: Loraine Beechum and Paul J. Gooden
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 485 | — | |
| 1890 | 789 | 62.7% | |
| 1910 | 943 | — | |
| 1920 | 855 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 819 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 905 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 858 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,097 | 27.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,165 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,614 | 38.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,586 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,490 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,324 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,224 | −7.6% | |
| Sources:[10][11][3] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,054 | 86.11% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 84 | 6.86% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.25% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.41% |
| Other/Mixed | 44 | 3.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 2.53% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,224 people, 514 households, and 251 families residing in the city.
2000 census
editAs of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,490 people, 588 households, and 355 families residing in the city. The population density was 363.6 inhabitants per square mile (140.4/km2). There were 653 housing units at an average density of 159.4 units per square mile (61.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.38% White, 10.40% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.67% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 588 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,107, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $26,484 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,281. About 19.2% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.4% of those under age 18 and 25.1% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
editPublic high schools
edit- Houston County Adult High School (Students: 2; Location: 3573 West Main Street; Grades: 11–12)
- Houston County High School (Location: Hwy 149 Street; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools
edit- Erin Elementary School (Students: 456; Location: 6500 State Route 13; Grades: K–5)
- Houston County Middle School (Students: 338; Location: 1241 West Main Street; Grades: 6–8)
References
edit- ^ Erin official website. Accessed October 18, 2015.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Deigman, John (December 30, 1891). "Ireland in America". The Canadian Statesman. p. 2. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ "The Tennessee Magazine" March 2023, a monthly publication of Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation; "A wee bit of Ireland in Tennessee's Shamrock City," p.40 (tnmagazine.org)
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 27, 2021.