Demographics & People — Dyer, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | 16,400 |
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| Median Age | 47.1 |
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| Total Households | 6,419 |
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| Family Households | 4,558 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2967 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,940 |
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| Black or African American | 545 |
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| Asian | 342 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,979 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,666 |
| Other groups | 3,022 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,875 |
| Polish | 2,818 |
| Irish | 2,580 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,858 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,490 |
| English | 1,440 |
| Dutch | 1,268 |
| Italian | 1,128 |
Language
| English Only | 13,922 |
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| Spanish | 718 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,211 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 801 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,174 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dyer, Indiana.
