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Dickson County, Tennessee Population 2021
Dickson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 54,952 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dickson County, Tennessee is the 30th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 49,684 and has seen a growth of 10.60% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,952 | 502 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 54,450 | 502 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 53,948 | 502 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 53,446 | 672 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 52,774 | 874 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 51,900 | 566 | 1.10% |
| 2015 | 51,334 | 869 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 50,465 | 301 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 50,164 | -50 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 50,214 | 232 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 49,982 | 298 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 49,684 | 14,623 | 41.71% |
| 1990 | 35,061 | 5,024 | 16.73% |
| 1980 | 30,037 | 8,060 | 36.67% |
| 1970 | 21,977 | 3,138 | 16.66% |
| 1960 | 18,839 | 34 | 0.18% |
| 1950 | 18,805 | -913 | -4.63% |
| 1940 | 19,718 | 1,227 | 6.64% |
| 1930 | 18,491 | -851 | -4.40% |
| 1920 | 19,342 | -613 | -3.07% |
| 1910 | 19,955 | 1,320 | 7.08% |
| 1900 | 18,635 | 4,990 | 36.57% |
| 1890 | 13,645 | 1,185 | 9.51% |
| 1880 | 12,460 | 3,120 | 33.40% |
| 1870 | 9,340 | -642 | -6.43% |
| 1860 | 9,982 | 1,578 | 18.78% |
| 1850 | 8,404 | 1,330 | 18.80% |
| 1840 | 7,074 | -191 | -2.63% |
| 1830 | 7,265 | 2,075 | 39.98% |
| 1820 | 5,190 | 674 | 14.92% |
| 1810 | 4,516 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.92% (502)
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State
Founded
Oct. 25, 1803
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
49,684
Growth Since 2010
10.60% (5,268)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,792 | 92.62% |
| Black or African American | 2,213 | 4.20% |
| Two or More Races | 975 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 264 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 253 | 0.48% |
| Some Other Race | 183 | 0.35% |
Dickson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,198 | 2.71 | 75.1 |
| Married | 10,297 | 3.3 | 88 |
| Non Family | 6,168 | 1.27 | 60.1 |
| Female | 2,008 | 3.82 | 52 |
| Male | 725 | 3.38 | 82.9 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,885 | 5.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,049 | 11.12% |
| High School Graduate | 15,227 | 41.83% |
| Some College | 6,981 | 19.18% |
| Associates Degree | 2,367 | 6.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,758 | 10.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,132 | 5.86% |
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Dickson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,301 | 28,136 | 5,394 |
| Black | 1,517 | 1,165 | 240 |
| Hispanic | 990 | 655 | 111 |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 252 | 69 |
| Native American | 195 | 171 | 40 |
| Asian | 151 | 114 | 53 |
| Other Race | 83 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.10%.
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$36,036
Average Earnings
$41,003
Average Male
$31,486
Average Female
Dickson County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Dickson County, Tennessee Language
97.26% of Dickson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
Dickson County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46,605 | 5,787 | 12.42% |
| Black | 2,142 | 563 | 26.28% |
| Multiple | 967 | 366 | 37.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,877 | 318 | 16.94% |
| Native | 253 | 46 | 18.18% |
| Other | 183 | 40 | 21.86% |
13.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
15.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dickson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickson County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 37.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickson County, Tennessee is White, with 12.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.60%.
Dickson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Dickson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Dickson County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Dickson County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,708 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 8.91% |
| Black | 87 | 5.18% |
| Native American | 48 | 22.75% |
| Asian | 37 | 19.89% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 6.51% |
| Other Race | 3 | 2.29% |
Dickson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
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58.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
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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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68.66%
Born in Dickson County, Tennessee
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.97% of Dickson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 68.66% having been born in Tennessee. 1.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990