Dyer, Arkansas
Encyclopedia
Dyer is a town in Crawford County, Arkansas
, United States
. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas
-Oklahoma
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. The population was 585 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²), all land.
of 2000, there were 585 people, 230 households, and 163 families residing in the town. The population density
was 86.9/km² (225.3/mi²). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 36.8/km² (95.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.24% White
, 0.17% Black
or African American
, 1.20% Native American
, 0.85% Asian
, and 1.54% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 230 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples
living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $28,500. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,206. About 22.6% of families and 34.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.7% of those under age 18 and 32.1% of those age 65 or over.
once claimed Dyer to be the home of his organization. Although, it is commonly referred to as Alma in most media reports, Dyer is located about 7 miles east of Alma
Alamo's compound, which included a church, school, round-the-clock guards and much more, served as a meeting place for his organization, "Alamo Ministries."
Alamo, was recently arrested in Flagstaff, Arizona after a raid of his new compound in Fouke, located in southwest Arkansas. He was charged with violating the Mann Act for allegedly transporting minors across state lines for illegal purposes, i.e. sexual acts.
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. With a population of 86,209 in 2010, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents which encompasses the Arkansas...
-Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Fort Smith metropolitan area
The Fort Smith Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a five-county area including three Arkansas counties and two Oklahoma counties, and anchored by the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas...
. The population was 585 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Dyer is located at 35°29′40"N 94°8′19"W (35.494532, -94.138541).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 585 people, 230 households, and 163 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 86.9/km² (225.3/mi²). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 36.8/km² (95.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.24% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.85% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.54% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 230 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $28,500. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $13,206. About 22.6% of families and 34.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.7% of those under age 18 and 32.1% of those age 65 or over.
History
The town of Dyer was named after Joel Dyer, owner of the stagecoach relay station on the Wire Road.Famous residents
Controversial and radical minister Tony AlamoTony Alamo
Tony Alamo is an American religious leader and convicted child sex offender. He and his late wife Susan are best known as the founders of an organization currently known as Tony Alamo Christian Ministries. The organization is based in and around Fouke and Alma, Arkansas, United States, and has...
once claimed Dyer to be the home of his organization. Although, it is commonly referred to as Alma in most media reports, Dyer is located about 7 miles east of Alma
Alamo's compound, which included a church, school, round-the-clock guards and much more, served as a meeting place for his organization, "Alamo Ministries."
Alamo, was recently arrested in Flagstaff, Arizona after a raid of his new compound in Fouke, located in southwest Arkansas. He was charged with violating the Mann Act for allegedly transporting minors across state lines for illegal purposes, i.e. sexual acts.