Dyer County, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dyer County, TN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dyer County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,498 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 69.3 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.49% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,765 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dyer County declined by 3.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 36,498 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dyer County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.4% of residents. That is 1.1 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,415 20.3% -1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,168 19.6% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,812 21.4% +1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,658 18.2% +0.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Tennessee, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.4% of the people living in Dyer County and men 47.6%.
- Women 52.4% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 47.6% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Dyer County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Dyer County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,668 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.76% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dyer County is about 18% lower than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Dyer County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $173,212 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $782 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.9% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dyer County is about 18.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $782 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dyer County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 133 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dyer County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.9 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.8 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 133 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,108 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,026 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 596 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (15.9 min), Henry County (16.7 min), Obion County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Cannon County (33.3 min), Union County (33.2 min), Fayette County (33.1 min).
The average commute time in Dyer County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dyer County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Dyer County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
Health
Dyer County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dyer County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.1% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Dyer County, TN Compared With Nearby Counties
How Dyer County, TN compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County, TN | 36,498 | $57,668 #1/3 | $173,212 #2/3 | 15.9 min #1/3 |
| Lauderdale County, TN | 24,687 | $49,811 | $217,000 | 21.6 min |
| Obion County, TN | 30,444 | $53,903 | $115,187 | 17.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dyer County, Tennessee.
How big is Dyer County, Tennessee by population?
About 36,498 people live in Dyer County, Tennessee, in 14,765 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 40.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Dyer County, Tennessee mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Dyer County, Tennessee has 69 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Dyer County, Tennessee an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($173,212 against $57,668), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $782 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Dyer County, Tennessee?
19.9% of adults in Dyer County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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