Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dyer, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,334

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.2%1,662

Black

18.2%424

Two or More

7.2%169

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%11

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.4%158

High School Diploma

32.6%416

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%118

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%202

Associate's Degree

5.8%74

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%104

Master's Degree

5.5%70

Professional Degree

0.7%9

Doctorate

1.2%15

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$117,600

Median Renti

$810

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.8%560

Renter-Occupied

36.2%318

Total Units

952

Homeownership

63.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,962

Mean Household Incomei

$60,395

Per Capita Incomei

$23,585

Poverty Ratei

18.9%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

850

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

136

Avg. Tenant Renti

$280/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 854 homes91% occupied$280/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,962/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

79%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

21%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52% of subsidized households are minority

4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

80(5.1% of civilian adults)