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Dyer, Indiana

Dyer is a town located in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,895.

Geography Dyer is located at 41°30'1" North, 87°30'44" West (41.500218, -87.512161)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.4 km² (6.0 mi²). 15.4 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 13,895 people, 4,805 households, and 3,863 families residing in the town. The population density is 900.1/km² (2,331.3/mi²). There are 4,900 housing units at an average density of 317.4/km² (822.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.42% White, 0.65% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.60% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 5.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,805 households out of which 38.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% are non-families. 16.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.19.

In the town the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $63,045, and the median income for a family is $68,716. Males have a median income of $51,604 versus $32,427 for females. The per capita income for the town is $27,390. 3.4% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.9% are under the age of 18 and 3.0% are 65 or older.



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