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Dyer County

Tennessee · 38,335 residents · 512.351 sq mi
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Dyer County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
38,335
+3%since 2000
from 37,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K38K39K1990201020202024Dyer County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,856
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,169
+17%since 2000
from $16,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(31,602)
Black12.8%(4,784)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(434)
Asian0.3%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(11,706)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81%(31,044)
Black14.2%(5,433)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,002)
Asian0.5%(188)
Other1.3%(492)
Diversity Score39.6%(15,190)
Diversity Score
40
+26%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Dyer County to nearby counties

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Income$28,814−22%
Home value$97,900+7%
Population6,249−83%
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DYER COUNTY VS
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Income$62,165+69%
Home value$158,900+73%
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DYER COUNTY VS
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Income$49,879+35%
Home value$143,200+56%
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Home value$97,000+6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dyer County, Tennessee?

Dyer County, Tennessee has about 38,335 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dyer County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dyer County, Tennessee earns about $36,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dyer County, Tennessee expensive?

In Dyer County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Dyer County, Tennessee?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dyer County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dyer County, Tennessee?

About 20.2% of people in Dyer County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dyer County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Dyer County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,481 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9643Census Tract 9642Census Tract 9649Census Tract 9640.01Census Tract 9644.01Census Tract 9648Census Tract 9644.02Census Tract 9646Census Tract 9645Census Tract 9640.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 38024ZIP 38059ZIP 38030ZIP 38047ZIP 38070ZIP 38007
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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