Dickson township is located in Manistee County Michigan. Dickson township has a 2024 population of 986. Dickson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 972 in 2020.
The average household income in Dickson township is $65,309 with a poverty rate of 17.2%. The median age in Dickson township is 48.4 years: 50.3 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dickson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 896 | 89.24% |
| Native American | 70 | 6.97% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 2.19% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 382 | 2.62 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Married | 216 | 3.31 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 116 | 1.26 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Female | 41 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
92.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 6.56% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 14.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 12.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 3.88% |
| High School Graduate | 285 | 38.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 172 | 23.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 648 | 597 | 103 |
| Native American | 70 | 66 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 32 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 51.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,909 | $51,667 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,281 | $59,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,369 | $40,938 | $13,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,750 | $46,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,313 | $47,292 | $36,042 |
| Some College | $38,846 | $47,292 | $37,788 |
$40,313
Average Earnings
$47,292
Average Male
$36,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.67% of Dickson township residents speak only English, while 2.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 876 | 148 | 16.89% |
| Native | 70 | 15 | 21.43% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 13 | 35.14% |
| Black | 20 | 6 | 30% |
| Multiple | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
17.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.78%
Male Poverty Rate
19.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickson township is Hispanic, with 35.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickson township is White, with 16.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| High School | 18.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.33% |
| Some College | 7.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 7.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.27% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,318 | $65,139 |
| Households | $53,472 | $65,309 |
| Married Families | $64,211 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $62,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 11.05% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 18.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.11%
Born in Dickson township
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
0.4%
Naturalized
98.51% of Dickson township residents were born in the United States, with 72.11% having been born in Michigan. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,011 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 1,006 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 1,001 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 996 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 991 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 986 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 981 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 976 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 980 | 8 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 972 | -17 | -1.72% |
| 2019 | 989 | 8 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 981 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 978 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 977 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 978 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 976 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 979 | -7 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 986 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 991 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 990 | 0 | 0% |