Dresden, TN Profile
Dresden, TN, population 2,839, is located
in Tennessee's Weakley county,
about 76.9 miles from Clarksville and 107.7 miles from Nashville.
Through the 90's Dresden's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Dresden has declined by about 5%. Since 2005 Dresden's population has declined by about 2%.
Dresden's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Tennessee's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Dresden tend to be lower than Tennessee's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,080 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,028 | -1.69% |
| 2002 | 2,987 | -1.35% |
| 2003 | 2,955 | -1.07% |
| 2004 | 2,910 | -1.52% |
| 2005 | 2,900 | -0.34% |
| 2006 | 2,863 | -1.28% |
| 2007 | 2,838 | -0.87% |
| 2008 | 2,837 | -0.04% |
| 2009 | 2,839 | 0.07% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $26,701 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 486 |
| 2002 | 103 |
| 2003 | 359 |
| 2004 | 683 |
| 2005 | 256 |
| 2006 | 475 |
| 2007 | 228 |
| 2008 | 537 |
| 2009 | 391 |
| 2010 | 214 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,326 |
| 2002 | 2,888 |
| 2003 | 4,492 |
| 2004 | 2,479 |
| 2005 | 2,957 |
| 2006 | 2,521 |
| 2007 | 2,891 |
| 2008 | 2,457 |
| 2009 | 4,119 |
| 2010 | 3,238 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
25 |
37 |
5 |
| 2002 |
23 |
60 |
1 |
| 2003 |
43 |
79 |
3 |
| 2004 |
15 |
52 |
2 |
| 2005 |
25 |
53 |
3 |
| 2006 |
18 |
51 |
0 |
| 2007 |
16 |
50 |
10 |
| 2008 |
14 |
50 |
0 |
| 2009 |
15 |
101 |
0 |
| 2010 |
15 |
74 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 425 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 5.1 Square Miles |
