Dyer County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,508 | — | #1,306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,154 | -22.6% | #2,250 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,400 | -41.0% | #1,879 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,252 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.5% | #2,183 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dyer County has a population of 36,508, making it the #1,306 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dyer County is $58,154, ranking #2,250 out of 3,222 counties — 22.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Dyer County is $166,400 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.9%.
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90.6% of residents in Dyer County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Dyer County, Tennessee
Dyer County, Tennessee has a total population of 36,508, making it the 1,306th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dyer County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dyer County is $58,154, which ranks #2,250 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Dyer County is $166,400, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Dyer County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dyer County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Dyer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).
All data for Dyer County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.