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Dyer County, Tennessee
Dyer County, Tennessee. Dyer County had 36,320 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. It holds 8 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 47045.
Dyer County is the county of the Dyersburg, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
36,320
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,801 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,508
Median household income
$58,154
±$3,239 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$166,400
±$9,939 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$782
±$48 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Dyer County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,801 residents in Dyer County. The Census Bureau estimates 36,320 for July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,508 over 512 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dyer County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,508 | 7,066,383 | −908 |
| Households | 14,769±384 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.06 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,311±25 | 3,143,670 | −581 |
Dyer County's population since 2000
From 37,279 in 2000 to 36,320 in 2025: down 2.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Dyer County?
Dyer County holds 8 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Dyersburg with 15,906 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dyersburg | 16,164 | $52,064 |
|---|---|---|
| Newbern | 3,349 | $58,455 |
| FowlkesGEOID 4727640 | 882 | $31,167 |
| FinleyGEOID 4726180 | 774 | $73,846 |
| Trimble | 547 | $51,750 |
| LenoxGEOID 4741780 | 308 | $76,250 |
| BogotaGEOID 4707120 | 112 | not published |
| MistonGEOID 4749420 | 77 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dyer County?
The median resident of Dyer County is 40.2 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.0%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dyer County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2±0.6 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 7.4% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.9%±0.6 pts | 71.0% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.0%±0.8 pts | 15.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | −0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9%±1.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±1.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3%±1.6 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1%±2.8 pts | 31.1% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±1.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Dyer County's 14,769 households earn less than $58,154 a year (±$3,239), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $54,378 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dyer County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,154±$3,239 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,907±$16,428 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,772±$7,438 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±2.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.5%±4.7 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8%±2.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±2.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 61.9% of Dyer County's occupied homes and renters 38.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 by its owner (±$9,939). The median renter pays $782 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dyer County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,400±$9,939 | $286,700 | +$38,654 |
| Median gross rent | $782±$48 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1%±7.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,211±$57 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.9%±3.3 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,311±25 | 3,143,670 | −581 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8%±2.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±1.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8%±2.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 75 new housing units across Dyer County in 2025 (75 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dyer County get to work?
88.6% of Dyer County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Dyer County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6%±2.0 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.6%±2.3 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0%±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 12.9% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min±1.5 | 25.7 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 are Dyer County's census tracts?
Dyer County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,111 (Tract 9644.02) to $79,028 (Tract 9640.02).
| Tract 9640.0147045964001 | 4,742±644 | $58,947 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9640.0247045964002 | 2,236±350 | $79,028 |
| Tract 964247045964200 | 5,679±684 | $58,118 |
| Tract 964347045964300 | 5,925±698 | $48,125 |
| Tract 9644.0147045964401 | 2,835±493 | $42,470 |
| Tract 9644.0247045964402 | 2,441±400 | $30,111 |
| Tract 964547045964500 | 2,267±300 | $78,014 |
| Tract 964647045964600 | 2,397±370 | $41,484 |
| Tract 964847045964800 | 2,742±441 | $78,278 |
| Tract 964947045964900 | 5,244±478 | $71,034 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dyer County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 90th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 95 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 95 |
| Median home value | 68th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 41st of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 95 |
| Median age | 64th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.