Dyer is a city located in Gibson County Tennessee. Dyer has a 2024 population of 2,325. Dyer is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Dyer is $53,948 with a poverty rate of 23.89%. The median age in Dyer is 29.7 years: 29 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dyer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,704 | 68.21% |
| Black or African American | 591 | 23.66% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 7.37% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 917 | 2.62 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.26 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 283 | 2.84 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
| Married | 242 | 3.46 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Male | 56 | 6 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 8.11% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 5.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 85 | 6.32% |
| High School Graduate | 587 | 43.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 345 | 25.67% |
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 | 1,054 | 947 | 138 |
| Black | 257 | 225 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 8 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,292 | $40,500 | $29,728 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,981 | $38,365 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,318 | $33,194 | $29,432 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,672 | $33,906 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,023 | $39,471 | $30,500 |
| Some College | $37,361 | $57,526 | $33,796 |
$34,023
Average Earnings
$39,471
Average Male
$30,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.5% of Dyer residents speak only English, while 0.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 577 | 270 | 46.79% |
| White | 1,604 | 268 | 16.71% |
| Multiple | 184 | 34 | 18.48% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 3 | 4.62% |
23.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.91%
Male Poverty Rate
25.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dyer is Black, with 46.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dyer is Hispanic, with 4.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| High School | 20.07% |
| Some College | 13.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.82% |
| Female Employed | 8.15% |
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,942 | $50,697 |
| Households | $41,989 | $53,948 |
| Married Families | $73,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $53,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
107
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 8.1% |
| Black | 16 | 4.2% |
| Islander | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
80.62%
Born in Dyer
99.96%
Native Born
0.04%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.96% of Dyer residents were born in the United States, with 80.62% having been born in Tennessee. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,348 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 2,344 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 2,339 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 2,334 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 2,330 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 2,325 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 2,321 | 14 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 2,307 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 2,305 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 2,307 | 101 | 4.58% |
| 2019 | 2,206 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 2,211 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 2,216 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 2,223 | -10 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 2,233 | -14 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 2,247 | -13 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 2,260 | -25 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 2,285 | -23 | -1% |
| 2011 | 2,308 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 2,316 | 0 | 0% |