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Dickson

County:
Dickson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
20.426
State:
Tennessee

Dickson is a city located in Dickson County, Tennessee. Dickson has a 2026 population of 17,283. Dickson is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 7.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,068 in 2020.

The median household income in Dickson is $69,678 with a poverty rate of 12.76%. The median age in Dickson is 33.8 years: 30.7 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.2 males.

17.3K
Total Population
846
Density (mi²)
203 1.19%
Growth

Dickson Population

Dickson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202617,2832031.19%
202517,0802021.2%
202416,8781020.61%
202316,7764252.6%
202216,3512171.34%
202116,134650.4%
202016,0685243.37%
201915,544-33-0.21%
201815,577650.42%
201715,5121781.16%
201615,3341050.69%
201515,2293292.21%
201414,900720.49%
201314,828680.46%
201214,760430.29%
201114,717550.38%
201014,6621240.85%
200012,2443,45339.28%
19908,7911,75124.87%
19807,0401,37524.27%
19705,66563712.67%
19605,0281,68050.18%
19503,348-156-4.45%
19403,50460220.74%
19302,9021,502107.29%
19001,40000%

Median Age

Overall: 33.8 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 30.7 years

Dickson Adults

There are 12,627 adults, (2,349 of whom are seniors) in Dickson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,122 (49.5%)
Male: 8,302 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dickson includes 80.32% White, 8.45% Black or African American, 4.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,19280.32%
Black or African American1,3888.45%
Two or more races1,0956.67%
Other race6884.19%
Asian400.24%
Native American210.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race5583.4%
Black or African American3892.37%
Two or more races3482.12%
White2191.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,97378.99%
Black or African American9996.08%
Two or more races7474.55%
Other race1300.79%
Asian400.24%
Native American210.13%

Dickson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dickson 's average per capita income is $46,267. Household income levels show a median of $69,678. The poverty rate stands at 12.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,594-
Families$78,321$98,389
Households$69,678$87,225
Non Families$37,421$55,090

$46,267

Average Income

$69,678

Median Household Income

12.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)