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Dyer

Tennessee · 2,308 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 $35,707. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
2,308
−4%since 2000
from 2,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−6%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dyer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,707
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,560
+41%since 2000
from $14,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(1,928)
Black18.5%(445)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.1%(941)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(1,742)
Black18.7%(431)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(43)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.7%(108)
Diversity Score50.4%(1,164)
Diversity Score
50
+29%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dyer, Tennessee?

Dyer, Tennessee has about 2,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dyer, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dyer, Tennessee earns about $35,707 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Dyer, Tennessee?

About 15.3% 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 21.4% 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 118 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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