Dyer County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Dyer County, Tennessee has a population of 36,508, the 42nd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $58,154 and the median home value is $166,400. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Dyer County Quick Facts

Population 36,508

Median Household Income $58,15490% MOE ±$3,239

Median Home Value $166,40090% MOE ±$9,939

Poverty Rate 16.3%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 40.2 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 61.9%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.3%

Cities/Places 8

Population 36,508 42nd of 95

Median Income $58,154 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Dyer County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	37,416	36,508	-2.4%
Median household income	$54,379	$58,154	No clear change (+6.9%)
Median home value¹	$127,747	$166,400	+30.3%
Median gross rent	$837	$782	No clear change (-6.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Dyer

$58,154

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dyer

$166,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.9%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

11.2%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.9%

Renter 38.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $782/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.9%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dyer County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dyersburg	15,979	$52,064	21.6%	$168,300
Newbern	3,289	$58,455	18.0%	$99,700
Fowlkes	753	$31,167	13.7%	$125,000
Trimble	554	$51,750	13.0%	$80,900
Finley	481	$73,846	6.0%	$162,500
Lenox	348	$76,250	0.0%	N/A
Miston	96	N/A	8.3%	N/A
Bogota	67	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Dyer County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 36,508. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dyer County is 40.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dyer County is $58,154. This is 16% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The median home value is $166,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Dyer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dyer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dyer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dyer County, Tennessee?

Dyer County has a population of 36,508, making it the 42nd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Dyer County?

The median household income in Dyer County is $58,154 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Dyer County, Tennessee?

Dyer County contains 8 Census-designated places.