Dyersburg City, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 17452 residents, 5369 households, and 3232 families in the city. The population density was 1158.7 people per square mile (447.38/kmē), giving it the 44th most densely populated city among the Tennessee. There were 7885 housing units at an average density of 523.6 per square mile (202.16/kmē). The average household size was 2.39 people, and the average family size was 2.99 people. In the city Age distribution was 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 115.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 121.5 females. The median age was 35.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Dyersburg City was 33.3 and 37.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 75.68% White, 22.02% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0.54% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.99% from two or more races and 0.53% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28232, it is the 243rd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34754, making it the 249th highest city by median family income in Tennessee. The per capita income for the city was $16388, making it the 190th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Tennessee. The median income is $20379, Males had a median income of $24842 versus $16444 for females.
In 2000, 4338 pupils and students, of which 2090 are male and 2248 are female, 24.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 450 nursery or pri school, 247 kindergarten, 2111 elementary school, 916 high school and 614 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17452 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17455 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17473 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17366 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17272 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17238 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17249 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17344 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17289 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17230 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17126 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 180 | 270 | 450 |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 146 | 247 |
| Elementary school | 1099 | 1012 | 2111 |
| High school | 472 | 444 | 916 |
| College or graduate school | 238 | 376 | 614 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg city, Tennessee | $28232 | $34754 | $16388 |
| Dyer County, Tennessee | $32788 | $39848 | $16451 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |