Dyersburg, TN

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2024 Population

15,979

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.5

0.242% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

21.6%

8.09% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$52,064

0.42% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$168,300

1.52% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

6,462

0.906% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Dyersburg, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Dyersburg, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dyersburg, TN are Dyersburg State Community College (859 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Dyersburg, TN was $168,300, and the homeownership rate was 48.2%.

Most people in Dyersburg, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dyersburg, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Dyersburg, TN is home to a population of 16k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.88% of Dyersburg, TN residents were born outside of the country (460 people).

In 2024, there were 2.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Dyersburg, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 424 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Dyersburg, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Dyersburg, TN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dyersburg, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dyersburg, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 393
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.45k ± 466
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
424 ± 266

3.11%

Hispanic Population

497 people

3.11% of the people in Dyersburg, TN are hispanic (497 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Dyersburg, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,077 ± 7,519 people
Guatemala
31,959 ± 4,379 people
Honduras
26,792 ± 4,011 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

Foreign-Born Population

2.88%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

460 people

2.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

402 people

As of 2024, 2.88% of Dyersburg, TN residents (460 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dyersburg, TN was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dyersburg, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
283 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
205 ± 186
Gulf War (2001-)
66 ± 76

Dyersburg, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Dyersburg, TN.

Health

89.9% of the population of Dyersburg, TN has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

30.6%

Employer Coverage

29.5%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dyersburg, TN declined by 15.5% from 12% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dyersburg, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Dyersburg, TN employs 6.46k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Dyersburg, TN were Manufacturing (1,240 people), Retail Trade (1,125 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (991 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($183,306), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($93,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,150).

Employment

Occupations

6.46k

2024 Value

± 775

0.906%

1 Year growth

± 17.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dyersburg, TN grew at a rate of 0.906%, from 6.4k employees to 6.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dyersburg, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (904 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (604 people), and Management Occupations (593 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dyersburg, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.46k

2024 Value

± 775

0.906%

1 Year growth

± 17.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dyersburg, TN grew at a rate of 0.906%, from 6.4k employees to 6.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dyersburg, TN, are Manufacturing (1,240 people), Retail Trade (1,125 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (991 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dyersburg, TN, though some of these residents may live in Dyersburg, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,104

Median earning men ± $7,481

$31,268

Median earning women ± $3,727

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,667), Manufacturing ($60,972), and Public Administration ($59,008).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,007), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,281), and Public Administration ($46,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dyersburg, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Dyersburg, TN awarded 859 degrees. The student population of Dyersburg, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,064 male students and 2,232 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dyersburg, TN are White (603 and 70.4%), Black or African American (153 and 17.9%), Hispanic or Latino (48 and 5.6%), and Two or More Races (30 and 3.5%).

The largest universities in Dyersburg, TN by number of degrees awarded are Dyersburg State Community College (859 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dyersburg, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (428 and 49.8%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (134 and 15.6%), and Registered Nursing (106 and 12.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 3,296 students enrolled in Dyersburg, TN, 32.3% men and 67.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,173 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
267 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
106 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dyersburg, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 267 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dyersburg, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Dyersburg State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

859 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dyersburg State Community College with 859 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 283 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dyersburg, TN, which is 0.491 times less than the 576 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 603 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 153 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($318) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dyersburg, TN was $168,300 in 2024, which is 0.506 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $170,900 to $168,300, a 1.52% decrease. The homeownership rate in Dyersburg, TN is 48.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Dyersburg, TN have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dyersburg, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$168,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,652

$3,243

Median Property Taxes

±$560

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dyersburg, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dyersburg, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.2%

Homeownership

2024

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 48.2% of the housing units in Dyersburg, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dyersburg, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,064

Median Household Income

± $7,976

6.73k

Number of Households

± 786

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.73k households in Dyersburg, TN grew to $52,064 from the previous year's value of $51,846.

The following chart displays the households in Dyersburg, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dyersburg, TN is from Tennessee.

0.457

2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Carpooled (8.06%)
Worked At Home (4.09%)

In 2024, 85.8% of workers in Dyersburg, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.06%) and those who worked at home (4.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dyersburg, TN have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.522% of the workforce in Dyersburg, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dyersburg, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dyersburg, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dyersburg, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dyersburg, TN (3.33k out of 15.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dyersburg, TN is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.