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The City of Dyer had a population of 2,305 as of July 1, 2018. Dyer ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Dyer is located at latitude 36.0711 and longitude -88.9924 in Gibson County. The formal boundaries for the City of Dyer (see map below) encompass a land area of 2.28 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Gibson County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 367 feet.
The City of Dyer (GNIS ID: 2403524) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Dyer is located within Commissioner District 19, a minor civil division (MCD) of Gibson County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Dyer: Dyer Station.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,305 |
| Population in Households | 2,222 |
| Population in Familes | 1,879 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 83 |
| Population Density2 | 1,012 |
| Diversity Index3 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,051 |
| Average Household Income | $51,965 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,722 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 633 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 251 (24.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 157 (15.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $95,851 |
| Average Home Value | $123,817 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 884 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 616 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.19% | -0.1% |
| Households | -0.24% | -0.14% |
| Families | 0.06% | -0.29% |
| Median Household Income | 1.05% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.05% |
The table below compares Dyer to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 181 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 72 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 117 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 220 | 49th |
| Per Capita Income | # 298 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
