State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,132.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.04%
Growth Since 2010
15.49%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Dickinson, Texas Population 2021
21,573
Dickinson is a city located in Galveston County Texas. With a 2020 population of 21,573, it is the 134th largest city in Texas and the 1746th largest city in the United States . Dickinson is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 15.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,680 in 2010. Dickinson reached it's highest population of 21,573 in 2021. Spanning over 11 miles, Dickinson has a population density of 2,133 people per square mile.
The average household income in Dickinson is $90,503 with a poverty rate of 16.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $938 per month, and the median house value is $159,300. The median age in Dickinson is 40.2 years, 35.5 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Dickinson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dickinson was:
- White: 83.80%
- Black or African American: 7.21%
- Other race: 3.57%
- Two or more races: 2.24%
- Asian: 1.72%
- Native American: 1.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Dickinson, Texas is 21,573 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,907.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,680.
Dickinson, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,392 | 83.80% |
| Black or African American | 1,496 | 7.21% |
| Some Other Race | 740 | 3.57% |
| Two or More Races | 464 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 358 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 295 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.04% |
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Dickinson Population by Race
Dickinson Population Pyramid $2021
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Dickinson Population by Age
Dickinson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,881 | 2.62 | 75.8 |
| Married | 4,285 | 3.34 | 87.2 |
| Non Family | 2,324 | 1.17 | 67.9 |
| Female | 1,044 | 2.78 | 54 |
| Male | 228 | 2.93 | 43.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
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Dickinson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,285 | 8.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,117 | 7.79% |
| High School Graduate | 3,842 | 26.78% |
| Some College | 3,445 | 24.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,487 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,332 | 16.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 837 | 5.83% |
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Dickinson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Dickinson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,522 | 8,072 | 2,501 |
| Hispanic | 3,966 | 2,333 | 296 |
| Black | 1,243 | 1,162 | 268 |
| Other Race | 448 | 287 | 22 |
| Asian | 319 | 164 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 203 | 38 |
| Native American | 193 | 41 | |
| Islander | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.35%.
Dickinson Educational Attainment by Race
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$45,008
Average Earnings
$49,573
Average Male
$34,353
Average Female
Dickinson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Dickinson Language by Age
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Dickinson Language
72.20% of Dickinson residents speak only English, while 27.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.43% of the population.
Dickinson Language
Dickinson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,112 | 2,025 | 28.47% |
| White | 11,312 | 1,045 | 9.24% |
| Native | 295 | 146 | 49.49% |
| Black | 1,496 | 143 | 9.56% |
| Other | 740 | 111 | 15.00% |
| Asian | 358 | 40 | 11.17% |
| Multiple | 464 | 31 | 6.68% |
16.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.76%
Male Poverty Rate
17.17%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dickinson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickinson is Native, with 49.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickinson is Multiple, with 6.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.17%.
Dickinson Poverty
Dickinson Poverty Rate by Education
Dickinson Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Dickinson Married by Age and Sex
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Dickinson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Dickinson Marital Status by Race
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Dickinson Marital Status
Dickinson Veterans by War
Dickinson Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,233 | 9.43% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 5.72% |
| Black | 73 | 5.44% |
| Other Race | 21 | 4.13% |
| Native American | 13 | 5.70% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.63% |
Dickinson Veterans by Race
Dickinson Veterans by Education
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6.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
Dickinson Veterans by Education
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65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Dickinson Employment by Age
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Dickinson Employment by Race
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Dickinson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.76%
Native Born
15.24%
Foreign Born
12.57%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.76% of Dickinson residents were born in the United States, with 59.46% having been born in Texas. 12.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Dickinson Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,573 | 222 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 21,351 | 222 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 21,129 | 222 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 20,907 | 88 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 20,819 | 259 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 20,560 | 255 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 20,305 | 298 | 1.49% |
| 2014 | 20,007 | 276 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 19,731 | 225 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 19,506 | 287 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 19,219 | 93 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 19,126 | 2,033 | 1.13% |
| 2000 | 17,093 | 7,596 | 6.05% |
| 1990 | 9,497 | 1,992 | 2.38% |
| 1980 | 7,505 | 2,790 | 2.35% |
| 1960 | 4,715 | 0.00% |