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Dresden

Tennessee · 3,005 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 $30,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,005
+5%since 2000
from 2,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dresden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,204
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,701 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,706
+9%since 2000
from $16,286 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,749)
Black4.8%(145)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(33)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.5%(46)
Diversity Score18.6%(559)
Diversity Score
19
+50%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dresden, Tennessee?

Dresden, Tennessee has about 3,005 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dresden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dresden, Tennessee earns about $30,204 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 $74,900, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Dresden, Tennessee?

About 14.8% 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 19.1% of people in Dresden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dresden, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Dresden, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 517 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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