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Dyer, Tennessee, in Gibson county, is 33 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 87 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,406.
In Dyer, about 53% of adults are married.
There is an unusually large share of women in Dyer. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Dyer had a median family income of $35,667.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dyer ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
The streets of Dyer are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 73% of housing units in Dyer are owner-occupied.
In Dyer, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Comparing Dyer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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