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Dresden, TN
Town in Weakley County, Tennessee.
Population
2,943
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
495
ZIP codes
0
Dresden and its ZIP codes
Dresden at a glance
- Dresden is about 2.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,000 a year, 27% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,900 (56% below Tennessee) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Dresden, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dresden, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,000
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$126,900
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (362), Scottish Americans (90), Italian Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weakley County. PPP loans are for Dresden.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,918
10,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $6,660 per person
How people get to work
Dresden, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dresden, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dresden, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Dresden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GleasonTown | 7 mi | 2.2 |
| SharonTown | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| MartinCity | 8.7 mi | 12.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 9.7 mi | 3.5 |
| PalmersvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Cottage GroveTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DukedomCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| McKenzieCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| BradfordTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| South FultonCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| HenryTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| KentonTown | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| Fulton, KYCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| TrezevantTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| RutherfordTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| RivesTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dresden, TN in?
- Dresden is in Weakley County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Dresden, TN?
- About 2,943 people live in Dresden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dresden?
- Nearby places include Gleason (7 mi), Sharon (7.4 mi), Martin (8.7 mi), Greenfield (9.7 mi), Palmersville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023