Dyess is a town located in Mississippi County Arkansas. Dyess has a 2024 population of 317. Dyess is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 337 in 2020.
The average household income in Dyess is $57,819 with a poverty rate of 28.67%. The median age in Dyess is 34.5 years: 33.5 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dyess was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 73.78% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 18.18% |
| Other race | 19 | 6.64% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 106 | 2.7 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 58 | 3.05 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 24 | 2.5 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Non Family | 19 | 1.26 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Male | 5 | 5 | 80 | 20 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 9.04% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 5.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 2.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.53% |
| High School Graduate | 98 | 52.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 14.89% |
| Some College | 30 | 15.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 103 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 82.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,000 | $25,417 | $20,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,482 | $33,750 | $27,946 |
| Some College | $92,500 | $0 | $0 |
$28,482
Average Earnings
$33,750
Average Male
$27,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.37% of Dyess residents speak only English, while 28.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 48 | 24.12% |
| Multiple | 52 | 30 | 57.69% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 25 | 32.89% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
28.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.66%
Male Poverty Rate
33.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dyess is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dyess is White, with 24.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35% |
| High School | 27.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Employed | 21.15% |
| Male Employed | 13.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,375 | $65,676 |
| Households | $45,000 | $57,819 |
| Married Families | $66,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $19,516 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 11.66% |
| Black | 4 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 10.34% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.48%
Born in Dyess
82.52%
Native Born
17.48%
Foreign Born
14.34%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
82.52% of Dyess residents were born in the United States, with 67.48% having been born in Arkansas. 14.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 292 | -5 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 297 | -5 | -1.66% |
| 2027 | 302 | -5 | -1.63% |
| 2026 | 307 | -5 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 312 | -5 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 317 | -5 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 322 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 325 | -4 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 329 | -8 | -2.37% |
| 2020 | 337 | -25 | -6.91% |
| 2019 | 362 | -5 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 367 | -7 | -1.87% |
| 2017 | 374 | -8 | -2.09% |
| 2016 | 382 | -8 | -2.05% |
| 2015 | 390 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 392 | -4 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 396 | -9 | -2.22% |
| 2012 | 405 | -4 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 409 | -4 | -0.97% |
| 2010 | 413 | 0 | 0% |