Erin town, New York
Erin town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Erin town is a geographic entity located in Chemung County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,744. The land area covers 44.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,744 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 771 | ±84 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 837 | ±91 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 771 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $133,400 | ±$27,451 |
| Median Gross Rent | $747 | ±$305 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,583 | ±$8,371 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,139 | ±$3,513 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 142 | ±59 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 918 | ±134 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.3% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,753 (2024)
ID: 204985
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
1138 BREESPORT RD, ERIN NY 14838-9710
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GUS Population: 81,115 (2024)
ID: 131192
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 588, ELMIRA NY 14902-0588
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | MONTOUR FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BIG FLATS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09 | ELMIRA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | ELMIRA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HORSEHEADS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | ELMIRA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
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College Vocational | 8.8 mi away | 459 Philo Road, Elmira, NY, 14903 |
6077393581
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VAN ETTEN LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 6 GEE STREET, VAN ETTEN, NY, 14889 |
(607) 589-4755
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Elmira College
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College | 9.5 mi away | One Park Place, Elmira, NY, 14901 |
6077351800
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HORSEHEADS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 405 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HORSEHEADS, NY, 14845 |
(607) 739-4581
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Arnot Ogden Medical Center
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College | 9.9 mi away | 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY, 14905-1676 |
6077374153
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SPENCER LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 41 NORTH MAIN STREET, SPENCER, NY, 14883 |
(607) 589-4496
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Ithaca College
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College | 18.8 mi away | 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850-7002 |
6072743011
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BOOKMOBILE SERVICE
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 101 EAST CHURCH STREET, ELMIRA, NY, 14901 |
(607) 738-2476
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Cornell University
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College | 20.6 mi away | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853 |
6072552000
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STEELE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 101 E CHURCH STREET, ELMIRA, NY, 14901 |
(607) 733-9173
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ELMIRA, NY US, located 10.2 miles from Erin town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 15.9° | 24.8° | 2.12" | 8.4" |
| February | 36.3° | 16.5° | 26.4° | 1.86" | 9.5" |
| March | 44.8° | 23.1° | 34.0° | 2.73" | 11.2" |
| April | 58.5° | 33.4° | 45.9° | 3.26" | 1.5" |
| May | 71.1° | 44.4° | 57.7° | 3.10" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 53.9° | 66.5° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 58.3° | 71.0° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 56.9° | 69.5° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 49.5° | 62.2° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 38.8° | 50.3° | 3.53" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.8° | 29.9° | 39.3° | 2.73" | 2.7" |
| December | 38.5° | 22.5° | 30.5° | 2.59" | 8.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin CDP | CDP | 0.0 mi | — |
| Breesport CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Van Etten CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Horseheads North CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Horseheads village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Elmira Heights village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3601524636. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.