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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dresden

Tennessee · 2,488 residents · 5.941 sq mi
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Dresden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,662. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,700. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,488
−13%vs 2000
vs 2,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
419 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−1%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dresden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,662
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,701 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,919
−33%vs 2000
vs $16,286 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
64.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
2.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,690)
Black4.3%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(353)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,330)
Black6.1%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score16.1%(401)
16
+30%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.3%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dresden, Tennessee?

Dresden, Tennessee has about 2,488 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dresden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dresden, Tennessee earns about $18,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dresden, Tennessee expensive?

In Dresden, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Dresden, Tennessee?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dresden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dresden, Tennessee?

About 14.4% of people in Dresden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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