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Dyer

Arkansas · 807 residents (2025 est.) · 2.94 sq mi
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Dyer is home to 1,049 people in Arkansas. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 464 people. Households here earn about 55% more than in Arkansas as a whole. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. Few US cities rank higher on income. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,049
+79%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
807 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
357 / sq mi
+69%since 2009
from 211 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
41.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.94 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4776337899451K19902000201020202024Dyer
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(62)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.2%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.1%(74)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(88)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.5%(100)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(115)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(98)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.7%(207)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(144)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.4%(57)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(70)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$94,327
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$34,325
+160%since 2000
from $13,206 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
16.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.382
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$230,300
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$596
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
84.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
15.2% rent
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.66 people
+4%since 2009
from 2.55 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
23.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+61%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(562)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(794)
Black1.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.7%(165)
50
+246%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.9%(72)
Ancestry
American32.4%(340)
German14.1%(148)
Irish9.7%(102)
Scottish7%(73)
English3.5%(37)
Finnish3.5%(37)
Italian1.9%(20)
Dutch1%(10)
Polish1%(10)
Norwegian0.9%(9)
French0.8%(8)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.2%(2)
Russian0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

20.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
53.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
46.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
8.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 14.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27%(130)
Married66.7%(321)
Widowed2.9%(14)
Divorced3.3%(16)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(102)
Married59.5%(237)
Widowed5.8%(23)
Divorced9%(36)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

8.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 14.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
57.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
22.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)63.3%(57)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)43.3%(39)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era13.3%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 90 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dyer, Arkansas?

Dyer, Arkansas has about 1,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dyer, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dyer, Arkansas earns about $94,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dyer, Arkansas expensive?

In Dyer, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $230,300, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Dyer, Arkansas?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dyer, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dyer, Arkansas?

About 16.4% of people in Dyer, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dyer, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dyer, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 520 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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