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The median income for a household in the city is $29,644, and the median income for a family is $37,813. Males have a median income of $31,894 versus $20,118 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $15,868. 13.0% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 20.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
The median income for a household in the city is $29,644, and the median income for a family is $37,813. Males have a median income of $31,894 versus $20,118 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $15,868. 13.0% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 20.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
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Im 1916, before the US entered the First World War, the town council decided to invite local people to the public execution of Mary the Elephant, who had killed her handler, Wallter Eldridge. 2,500 people turned out at the local railway yard to see Mary hoisted by a crane and hung by a chain around her neck. The first chain snapped, but a larger one was found and the peculiar task completed- she was hung or half and hour before being declared dead. It is the only known public execution of an elephant in Tennesee. |
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Revision as of 10:05, 11 October 2005
Erwin is a city located in Unicoi County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,610. It is the county seat of Unicoi CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Erwin is located at 36°8'42" North, 82°24'39" West (36.145036, -82.410796)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.2 km² (3.5 mi²). 9.2 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.28% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,610 people, 2,470 households, and 1,588 families residing in the city. The population density is 611.9/km² (1,582.8/mi²). There are 2,645 housing units at an average density of 288.5/km² (746.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.77% White, 0.05% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 2.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,470 households out of which 23.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% are non-families. 33.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,644, and the median income for a family is $37,813. Males have a median income of $31,894 versus $20,118 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,868. 13.0% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Im 1916, before the US entered the First World War, the town council decided to invite local people to the public execution of Mary the Elephant, who had killed her handler, Wallter Eldridge. 2,500 people turned out at the local railway yard to see Mary hoisted by a crane and hung by a chain around her neck. The first chain snapped, but a larger one was found and the peculiar task completed- she was hung or half and hour before being declared dead. It is the only known public execution of an elephant in Tennesee.