Dyersburg, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Dyersburg, Tennessee Summary

Life in Dyersburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dyersburg over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dyersburg:

  • The population in Dyersburg is 16,235.

  • The median home value in Dyersburg is $134,600.

  • The median income in Dyersburg is $45,974.

  • The cost of living in Dyersburg is 81 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Dyersburg is $688.

  • The unemployment rate in Dyersburg is 8.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Dyersburg is 23.7%.

Dyersburg SnackAbility

3
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
2
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9

Dyersburg, TN Crime Report

984
Total Crimes
6,154.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
164.81%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Dyersburg
/ 100k People
Tennessee
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 984 6,154.6 3,165.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 183 1,144.6 672.7 369.8
Murder 4 25.0 9.6 6.3
Robbery 6 37.5 81.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 159 994.5 543.2 268.2
Property Crime 801 5,010.0 2,492.8 1,954.4
Burglary 176 1,100.8 384.5 269.8
Larceny 572 3,577.7 1,802.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 53 331.5 306.4 282.7

Dyersburg, TN Cost Of Living

81
Dyersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Dyersburg Tennessee National Average
Overall 81 90 100
Services 92 93 100
Groceries 89 96 100
Health 84 88 100
Housing 58 82 100
Transportation 87 90 100
Utilities 94 93 100

Dyersburg, TN Photos

Dyer Bank
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Edward Moody King House
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Dyersburg in Tennessee

Map Of Dyersburg, TN

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Population over time in Dyersburg

Year Population % Change
2021 16,371 -1.1%
2020 16,559 -0.6%
2019 16,666 -1.2%
2018 16,867 -0.4%
2017 16,932 -0.4%
2016 16,998 -0.5%
2015 17,086 -0.3%
2014 17,132 -0.2%
2013 17,163 -0.3%
2012 17,213 -

Race / Ethnicity in Dyersburg

White
67.4% (10,939)
African American
23.6% (3,828)
American Indian
0.1% (24)
Asian
0.6% (95)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
5.4% (877)
Hispanic
2.9% (472)
Race Dyersburg TN USA
White 67.4% 72.9% 59.4%
African American 23.6% 16.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.4% 2.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.9% 5.8% 18.4%

Gender in Dyersburg

Female
53.6% (8,697)
Male
46.4% (7,537)
Gender Dyersburg TN USA
Female 53.6% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 46.4% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dyersburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (649)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (1,298)
High School / GED
36.0% (5,844)
Some College
22.0% (3,571)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (1,298)
Bachelor's Degree
13.0% (2,110)
Master's Degree
6.0% (974)
Professional Degree
1.0% (162)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (324)
Education Dyersburg TN USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 32.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 13.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Dyersburg, Tennessee

Less than $10,000
10.7% (174,077)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (116,051)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (198,071)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (136,128)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.5% (251,690)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.1% (327,099)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.9% (95,485)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (202,478)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.0% (32,807)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (89,609)
Income Dyersburg TN USA
Less than $10,000 10.7% 6.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 4.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 9.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.5% 13.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.1% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.9% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 14.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.0% 5.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 6.0% 9.5%

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