Erwin, South Dakota is a small town with a population of just 47 people. The population density here is 95 people per square mile, higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. There are plenty of local businesses and organizations in Erwin, such as the hardware store, grocery store, and post office. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at nearby Lake Poinsett, camping at Erwin Park and Recreation Area, hiking along the trails in Sturgis Ravine State Forest, birdwatching in Spearfish Canyon State Park, or skiing at Terry Peak Ski Area. Local sporting events in this small community include the annual Erwin Golf Tournament held every summer and cross country running during the school year.
The population in Erwin is 47. There are 99 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Erwin is 65.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Erwin is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Erwin
- 54.5% are married
- 22.4% are divorced
- 0.0% are married with children
- 48.0% have children, but are single
Race in Erwin
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander