Dyer, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Dyer, Indiana is 16,400 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $101,183, the median home value is $288,700, and the median age is 46.8.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (16,378 → 16,341).
16,400
Population
2664
People / sq mi
$101,183
Median Income
$288,700
Median Home Value
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Dyer covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 2664 people per square mile.
About Dyer, IN
Homeownership is the standout figure in Dyer: 90.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Dyer is a city in Indiana with a population of 16,400.
Median household income is $101,183, above the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $288,700, with typical rent around $1,182.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 36.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Around 10.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Dyer, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Dyer town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Dyer town had a population of 16,378 in 2010 and 16,341 in 2024, a -0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,498 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
16,341
Population (2024)
16,378
Population (2010)
16,498
Peak (2020)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,378 |
| 2011 | 16,374 |
| 2012 | 16,328 |
| 2013 | 16,232 |
| 2014 | 16,151 |
| 2015 | 16,011 |
| 2016 | 15,925 |
| 2017 | 15,904 |
| 2018 | 15,980 |
| 2019 | 15,976 |
| 2020 | 16,498 |
| 2021 | 16,421 |
| 2022 | 16,374 |
| 2023 | 16,333 |
| 2024 | 16,341 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,183
Median Household Income
$53,079
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$288,700
Median Home Value
$1,182
Median Rent
90.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.6%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
85.0%
Public Transit
10.0%
Work From Home
28.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
45.7%
Foreign Born
91.5%
Non-English at Home
4.9%
Veterans
11.5%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.5% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dyer, Indiana has a population of 16,400 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest city in Indiana.
The median household income in Dyer, Indiana is $101,183, with 7.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Dyer, Indiana is $288,700, with median monthly rent at $1,182 and a homeownership rate of 90.0%.
The median age in Dyer, Indiana is 46.8 years. The population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (16,378 → 16,341).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.