Dyersburg, TN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
36,508
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
40.2
0.5% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
16.3%
8.76% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$58,154
5.79% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$166,400
4.33% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
16,029
0.818% 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.

98.8% of the residents in Dyersburg, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dyersburg, TN are Dyersburg State Community College (800 degrees awarded in 2023) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (659 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Dyersburg, TN was $166,400, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Dyersburg, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dyersburg, TN was 2 cars per household.

Dyersburg, TN borders Blytheville, AR, Jackson, TN, and Union City, TN-KY.

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Population & Diversity

Dyersburg, TN is home to a population of 36.5k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.04% of Dyersburg, TN residents were born outside of the country (744 people).

In 2024, there were 5.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.1k people) in Dyersburg, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 824 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%
2024 Citizenship
99%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% 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 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dyersburg, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    28.1k ± 223
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.49k ± 306
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    824 ± 314
3.96%
Hispanic Population
1.44k people

In 2024, there were 5.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.1k people) in Dyersburg, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 824 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.96% of the people in Dyersburg, TN are hispanic (1.44k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    96,695 ± 7,581 people
  2. Guatemala
    27,777 ± 4,084 people
  3. India
    24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.04%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
744 people
1.76%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
646 people

As of 2024, 2.04% of Dyersburg, TN residents (744 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 1.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    623 ± 195
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    361 ± 202
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    257 ± 117

Dyersburg, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Dyersburg, TN employs 16k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Dyersburg, TN were Manufacturing (3,619 people), Retail Trade (2,707 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,026 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($95,417), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,110), and Utilities ($72,949).

Employment

Occupations

16k
2024 Value
± 1,069
0.818%
1 Year growth
± 9.77%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dyersburg, TN grew at a rate of 0.818%, from 15.9k employees to 16k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dyersburg, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,038 people), Production Occupations (1,979 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,443 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dyersburg, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16k
2024 Value
± 1,069
0.818%
1 Year growth
± 9.77%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dyersburg, TN grew at a rate of 0.818%, from 15.9k employees to 16k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dyersburg, TN, are Manufacturing (3,619 people), Retail Trade (2,707 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,026 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,331
Median earning men ± $3,661
$33,563
Median earning women ± $4,434

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,530), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($98,500), and Wholesale Trade ($74,131).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($103,194), Construction ($57,770), and Public Administration ($50,052).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 77
    Retail Trade
  2. 65
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 42
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $285k
    Manufacturing
  2. $74.7k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $63.4k
    Retail Trade

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Dyersburg, TN awarded 1,459 degrees. The student population of Dyersburg, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,458 male students and 2,987 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dyersburg, TN are White (1,052 and 72.1%), Black or African American (235 and 16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (65 and 4.46%), and Unknown (58 and 3.98%).

The largest universities in Dyersburg, TN by number of degrees awarded are Dyersburg State Community College (800 and 54.8%) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (659 and 45.2%).

The most popular majors in Dyersburg, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (390 and 26.7%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (163 and 11.2%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (141 and 9.66%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,445 students enrolled in Dyersburg, TN, 45.1% men and 54.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,466 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    141 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    72 degrees awarded
  3. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
    59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Dyersburg, TN was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 141 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Dyersburg State Community College
    800 degrees awarded
  2. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
    659 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dyersburg State Community College with 800 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 706 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dyersburg, TN, which is 0.938 times less than the 753 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,052 degrees mean that there were 4.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 235 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,224) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($316) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Dyersburg, TN was $166,400 in 2024, which is 0.5 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $159,500 to $166,400, a 4.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Dyersburg, TN is 61.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Dyersburg, TN have an average commute time of 19.8 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

$166,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,939
$9,136
Median Property Taxes
±$828

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.

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Rent vs Own

61.9%
Homeownership
2024
62.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 61.9% of the housing units in Dyersburg, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$58,154
Median Household Income
± $3,239
14.8k
Number of Households
± 1,105

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Dyersburg, TN grew to $58,154 from the previous year's value of $54,973.

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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dyersburg, TN is from Tennessee.
0.459
2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (88.6%)
  2. Carpooled (5.03%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.88%)

In 2024, 88.6% of workers in Dyersburg, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.03%) and those who worked at home (4.88%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dyersburg, TN have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Dyersburg, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dyersburg, TN (5.86k out of 35.9k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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Health

90.6% of the population of Dyersburg, TN has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.5% 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, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,437 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,437 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.38%
Uninsured
39.4%
Employer Coverage
23.8%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
1.5%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dyersburg, TN declined by 4.72% from 9.85% to 9.38%.

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