Dyer County, Tennessee

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Dyer County, Tennessee is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,801. The county seat is Dyersburg. The county was founded in 1823 and named for Robert Henry Dyer, a state legislator.

History

Dyer County was established in 1823 from parts of Obion and Madison counties. The county was named after Robert Henry Dyer, a state legislator who played a significant role in the county's formation. The area was originally inhabited by the Chickasaw people before European-American settlers arrived.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 527 square miles (1,360 km²), of which 512 square miles (1,330 km²) is land and 15 square miles (39 km²) (2.8%) is water. The county is part of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, also known as the Mississippi Delta.

Adjacent counties

• Lake County (north)
• Obion County (northeast)
• Gibson County (east)
• Crockett County (southeast)
• Lauderdale County (south)
• Mississippi County, Arkansas (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 36,801 people, 14,000 households, and 9,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 80.2% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

Economy

The economy of Dyer County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and retail. The county is known for its production of soybeans, corn, and cotton. Manufacturing also plays a crucial role, with several factories and industrial plants located in the area.

Education

Dyer County is served by the Dyer County School District and the Dyersburg City School District. Higher education is provided by Dyersburg State Community College, which offers a range of associate degree programs and vocational training.

Transportation

Major highways in Dyer County include Interstate 155, U.S. Route 51, and U.S. Route 412. The county is also served by the Dyersburg Regional Airport.

Communities

Cities

• Dyersburg

Towns

• Newbern
• Trimble (partly in Obion County)

Unincorporated communities

• Bogota
• Finley
• Fowlkes
• Lenox
• RoEllen

Notable people

• James D. Porter, Governor of Tennessee from 1875 to 1879
• John H. McDowell, U.S. Representative from Tennessee

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Dyer County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee

External links

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