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Dyess

Arkansas · 339 residents · 0.961 sq mi
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Dyess has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $47,900. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
−34%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+13%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2493364225085951990201020202024Dyess
2024289
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,670
+51%since 2000
from $11,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(452)
Black2.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(49)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(286)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.3%(106)
Diversity Score
31
+17%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dyess, Arkansas?

Dyess, Arkansas has about 339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dyess, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dyess, Arkansas earns about $40,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dyess, Arkansas expensive?

In Dyess, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Dyess, Arkansas?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dyess, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dyess, Arkansas?

About 13.6% of people in Dyess, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dyess, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dyess, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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