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Dyersburg, TN


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Dyersburg, Tennessee

Dyersburg, Tennessee, in Dyer county, is 43 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 71 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 17,452.

The People and Families of Dyersburg

In Dyersburg, about 46% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Dyersburg.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dyersburg had a median family income of $34,754.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Dyersburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,545. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Dyersburg Housing

Dyersburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 53% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dyersburg, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

Of Note

High Points

Dyersburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDyersburg Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Dyersburg Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Dyersburg Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Dyersburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dyersburg, TN

Comparing Dyersburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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