Dyer County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dyer County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 36,681. It is the 41st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dyer County is 40.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dyer County is $54,973. This is 18% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $159,500. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Dyer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dyer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.