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Dyer

Arkansas · 585 residents · 2.941 sq mi
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Dyer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,800. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

585
+11%since 1990
from 529 in 1990
1990 – 2025
199 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 180 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+11%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4776337899451K1990201020202024Dyer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,438
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,206
+55%since 1990
from $8,514 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.1%
+22.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
24.3% rent
2.3
+31%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(562)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.9%(5)
Diversity Score3%(18)
3
+116%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dyer, Arkansas?

Dyer, Arkansas has about 585 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dyer, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dyer, Arkansas earns about $23,438 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Dyer, Arkansas?

About 4.8% 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 34.1% 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 56 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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