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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dyer

Tennessee · 2,406 residents · 2.863 sq mi
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Dyer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% 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 $53,600. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

2,406
+10%since 1990
from 2,190 in 1990
1990 – 2025
840 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 765 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+3%since 1990
from 40.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dyer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,587
+38%since 1990
from $10,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.9
+21%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,869)
Black14.3%(313)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score31.7%(695)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(1,928)
Black18.5%(445)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score39.1%(941)
39
+23%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.6 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, Tennessee?

Dyer, Tennessee has about 2,406 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dyer, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dyer, Tennessee earns about $28,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dyer, Tennessee expensive?

In Dyer, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Dyer, Tennessee?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dyer, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dyer, Tennessee?

About 14.7% of people in Dyer, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dyer, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Dyer, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 216 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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