Dickson County, Tennessee Population 2022
Dickson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 55,454 with a growth rate of 0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dickson County, Tennessee is the 30th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 49,684 and has seen a growth of 11.61% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 4,516 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 5,190 | 674 | 14.92% |
| 1830 | 7,265 | 2,075 | 39.98% |
| 1840 | 7,074 | -191 | -2.63% |
| 1850 | 8,404 | 1,330 | 18.80% |
| 1860 | 9,982 | 1,578 | 18.78% |
| 1870 | 9,340 | -642 | -6.43% |
| 1880 | 12,460 | 3,120 | 33.40% |
| 1890 | 13,645 | 1,185 | 9.51% |
| 1900 | 18,635 | 4,990 | 36.57% |
| 1910 | 19,955 | 1,320 | 7.08% |
| 1920 | 19,342 | -613 | -3.07% |
| 1930 | 18,491 | -851 | -4.40% |
| 1940 | 19,718 | 1,227 | 6.64% |
| 1950 | 18,805 | -913 | -4.63% |
| 1960 | 18,839 | 34 | 0.18% |
| 1970 | 21,977 | 3,138 | 16.66% |
| 1980 | 30,037 | 8,060 | 36.67% |
| 1990 | 35,061 | 5,024 | 16.73% |
| 2010 | 49,684 | 14,623 | 41.71% |
| 2011 | 49,982 | 298 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 50,214 | 232 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 50,164 | -50 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 50,465 | 301 | 0.60% |
| 2015 | 51,334 | 869 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 51,900 | 566 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 52,774 | 874 | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 53,446 | 672 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 53,948 | 502 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 54,450 | 502 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 54,952 | 502 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 55,454 | 502 | 0.91% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,054 | 92.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,214 | 4.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 150 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 239 | 0.45% |
| Some Other Race | 220 | 0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1,412 | 2.65% |
Dickson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,559 | 2.69 | 76.1 |
| Married | 10,383 | 3.2 | 88.5 |
| Male | 869 | 3.28 | 87.1 |
| Female | 2,281 | 3.76 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 6,026 | 1.31 | 63 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,753 | 4.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,593 | 9.68% |
| High School Graduate | 14,952 | 40.29% |
| Some College | 7,804 | 21.03% |
| Associates Degree | 2,646 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,024 | 10.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,342 | 6.31% |
Dickson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 122 | 121 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 472 | 420 | 92 |
| Black | 1,601 | 1,320 | 292 |
| White | 33,835 | 29,172 | 5,856 |
| Hispanic | 1,057 | 728 | 136 |
| Native American | 137 | 107 | 13 |
| Other Race | 139 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.51%.
$37,730
Average Earnings
$43,028
Average Male
$31,713
Average Female
Dickson County, Tennessee Language by Age
Dickson County, Tennessee Language
97.83% of Dickson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
Dickson County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,402 | 330 | 23.54% |
| Black | 2,140 | 465 | 21.73% |
| Native | 144 | 28 | 19.44% |
| White | 47,098 | 5,326 | 11.31% |
| Other | 36 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,969 | 221 | 11.22% |
11.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.90%
Male Poverty Rate
12.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dickson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickson County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 23.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickson County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 11.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.70%.
Dickson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Dickson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Dickson County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,867 | 7.52% |
| Black | 98 | 5.70% |
| Native American | 8 | 5.84% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.62% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 12.16% |
Dickson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
8.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.04%
Born in Dickson County, Tennessee
98.16%
Native Born
1.84%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.16% of Dickson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 68.04% having been born in Tennessee. 0.98% 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