Town · Indiana
Dyer, Indiana
Dyer, town, in Lake County, Indiana. Dyer had 16,273 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,517 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,400 (±41). GEOID 1819270.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,273
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,517 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,400 ±41
Median household income
$107,159
±$16,778 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$322,200
±$14,847 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,225
±$319 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Dyer and what county is it in?
Dyer is a town in Lake County, Indiana. It covers 6.2 square miles of land, 2,683 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dyer is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Dyer lies entirely within St. John Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dyer, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,273 people lived in Dyer on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 16,517 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,400 (±41).
| Measure | Dyer | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,400 ±41 | 500,379 | +447 |
| Households | 6,416 ±207 | 195,130 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.08 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,551 ±238 | 217,436 | no clear change |
Dyer's population since 2000
From 13,895 in 2000 to 16,273 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dyer as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dyer?
The median resident of Dyer is 47.1 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.7%. 7.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dyer | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 ±3.3 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.1% ±1.7 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6% ±3.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±3.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.7% ±2.5 pts | 20.9% | +3.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.6% ±3.1 pts | 51.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.8% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.9% ±2.8 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±2.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.4 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.5% ±3.7 pts | 25.8% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.5% ±3.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±2.6 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dyer earn?
Half of Dyer's 6,416 households earn less than $107,159 a year (±$16,778), against $71,493 in Lake County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $103,627 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dyer | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,159 ±$16,778 | $71,493 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $131,089 ±$13,126 | $93,636 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,743 ±$4,937 | $37,284 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% ±4.0 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9% ±9.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±5.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.2 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±2.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dyer?
Owners occupy 87.7% of Dyer's occupied homes and renters 12.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $322,200 by its owner (±$14,847). The median renter pays $1,225 a month including utilities, and 68.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dyer | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $322,200 ±$14,847 | $230,600 | +$60,801 |
| Median gross rent | $1,225 ±$319 | $1,131 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 68.9% ±21.3 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,813 ±$92 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.7% ±5.3 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.3% ±5.3 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,551 ±238 | 217,436 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% ±11.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8% ±4.4 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±2.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±2.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dyer building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Dyer in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dyer work and get to work?
84.1% of Dyer's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Dyer | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±3.3 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.1% ±3.6 pts | 79.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±3.3 pts | 8.2% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min ±2.2 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dyer?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Dyer, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $98,277 (Tract 428.03) to $123,246 (Tract 428.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 428.02Lake County | 5,507 | $123,246 |
| Tract 428.03Lake County | 5,349 | $98,277 |
| Tract 428.04Lake County | 4,417 | $98,295 |
| Tract 426.12Lake County | 4,725 | $130,246 |
| Tract 426.13Lake County | 4,478 | $109,886 |
| Tract 427.03Lake County | 4,786 | $84,006 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dyer) · Census block assignment files
How does Dyer compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dyer is the 2,284th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 59th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Dyer ranks 82nd of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 59th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 959th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 82nd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 52nd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 80th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 109th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 615th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 182nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 313th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 177th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 257th | 1,088 |
Dyer's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Dyer with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dyer?
12 of the 57 figures for Dyer on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dyer are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dyer.