Dresden is a town located in Weakley County Tennessee. Dresden has a 2024 population of 2,935. It is also the county seat of Weakley County. Dresden is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,007 in 2020.
The average household income in Dresden is $59,856 with a poverty rate of 9.7%. The median age in Dresden is 42.3 years: 35.9 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dresden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,929 | 98.49% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,457 | 1.96 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 771 | 1.09 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 468 | 3.03 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 130 | 3.25 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 88 | 1.94 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 6.13% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 2.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 10.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 5.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,254 | 58.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 5.9% |
| Some College | 258 | 11.98% |
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 | 2,112 | 1,856 | 335 |
| Black | 19 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $116,607 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,926 | $36,050 | $23,564 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,314 | $53,314 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,498 | $37,324 | $24,296 |
| Some College | $65,774 | $0 | $65,179 |
$36,498
Average Earnings
$37,324
Average Male
$24,296
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.67% of Dresden residents speak only English, while 1.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,800 | 230 | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 100% |
9.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.64%
Male Poverty Rate
13.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dresden is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dresden is White, with 8.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.89% |
| Some College | 11.26% |
| High School | 6.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,889 | $81,779 |
| Households | $50,998 | $59,856 |
| Married Families | $71,142 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,028 | $40,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
380
Number of Veterans
380
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 135 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 75+ | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 15.36% |
| Black | 5 | 13.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
67.96%
Born in Dresden
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Dresden residents were born in the United States, with 67.96% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,845 | -18 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 2,863 | -18 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 2,881 | -18 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 2,899 | -18 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 2,917 | -18 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 2,935 | -18 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 2,953 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,957 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 2,950 | -57 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 3,007 | 78 | 2.66% |
| 2019 | 2,929 | 16 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 2,913 | -18 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 2,931 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 2,941 | -29 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 2,970 | -24 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 2,994 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,003 | -26 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 3,029 | -27 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 3,056 | -27 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 3,083 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,855 | 10 | 0.35% |