Dyer County Summary

Life in Dyer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dyer County 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 Dyer County:

  • The population in Dyer County is 36,818.

  • The median home value in Dyer County is $151,177.

  • The median income in Dyer County is $53,150.

  • The median rent in Dyer County is $734.

  • The unemployment rate in Dyer County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Dyer County is 16.3%.

  • The average high in Dyer County is 77.0° and there are 122.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dyer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dyer County

Dyersburg, TN Population 16,170

Newbern, TN Population 3,321

Trimble, TN Population 610

Map Of Dyer County

Dyer County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Dyer County is 77.0°.

  • There are 83.36 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 122.1 inches of rain each year with 2.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:31 hours of sun each day in Dyer County.

StatDyer County
Mean High77.0
Nice Days83.36
Rainfall122.1
Snowfall2.3
Sunny_hours5:31
77.0°
Average High
122.1
Inches of Rain

Dyer County Photos

Dyer Bank
Source: Public Domain
Edward Moody King House
Source: Public Domain
Dyer Country Newbern Depot
Source: Public Domain

Dyer County Demographics

Population over time in Dyer County

The current population in Dyer County is 36,818. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 36,975 -0.6%
2021 37,201 -0.6%
2020 37,416 -

Gender in Dyer County

  • Dyer County is 52.0% female with 19,139 female residents.

  • Dyer County is 48.0% male with 17,679 male residents.

Female
52.0% (19,139)
Male
48.0% (17,679)
Gender Dyer County TN USA
Female 52.0% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 48.0% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dyer County

Dyer County is:

  • 78.3% White with 28,831 White residents.

  • 13.3% African American with 4,888 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 166 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 1,501 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 1,382 Hispanic residents.

White
78.3% (28,831)
African American
13.3% (4,888)
American Indian
0.1% (38)
Asian
0.5% (166)
Hawaiian
0.0% (12)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.1% (1,501)
Hispanic
3.8% (1,382)

Table: Dyer County By Race

Race Dyer County TN USA
White 78.3% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 13.3% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Dyer County, Tennessee

  • 6.1% of households in Dyer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.7% of households in Dyer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Dyer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Dyer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Dyer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.4% of households in Dyer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Dyer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Dyer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Dyer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Dyer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (2,263)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.7% (2,826)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.3% (4,521)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (2,615)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (4,499)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.4% (8,246)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (3,747)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.0% (5,142)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.6% (963)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (1,991)
Income Dyer County TN USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.7% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.3% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.4% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.0% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.6% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dyer County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Dyer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Dyer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Dyer County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Dyer County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Dyer County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Dyer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Dyer County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Dyer County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dyer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,104)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,945)
High School / GED
39% (14,359)
Some College
20% (7,363)
Associate's Degree
8% (2,945)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (4,786)
Master's Degree
6% (2,209)
Professional Degree
2% (736)
Doctorate Degree
1% (368)
Education Dyer County TN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 39% 31% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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