Dickson, TN

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2023 Population

16,246

1.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.7

1.71% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.2%

19.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$69,074

5.87% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$263,100

14.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

8,102

5.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Dickson, TN had a population of 16.2k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $69,074. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dickson, TN grew from 16,051 to 16,246, a 1.21% increase and its median household income grew from $65,244 to $69,074, a 5.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dickson, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.31%).

None of the households in Dickson, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Dickson, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dickson, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson (492 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Dickson, TN was $263,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Dickson, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Dickson, TN was 2 cars per household.

United States Tennessee Dickson County, TN Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Dickson, Cheatham & Hickman Counties PUMA, TN

Population & Diversity

Dickson, TN is home to a population of 16.2k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.27% of Dickson, TN residents were born outside of the country (368 people).

In 2023, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13k people) in Dickson, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 548 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of Dickson, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dickson, TN was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dickson, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dickson, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 504
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.23k ± 353
White (Hispanic)
548 ± 316

8.62%

Hispanic Population

1.4k people

8.62% of the people in Dickson, TN are hispanic (1.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dickson, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

2.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

368 people

1.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

245 people

As of 2023, 2.27% of Dickson, TN residents (368 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dickson, TN was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dickson, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
592 ± 252
Vietnam
215 ± 107
Gulf War (1990s)
50 ± 58

Dickson, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dickson, TN employs 8.1k people. The largest industries in Dickson, TN are Manufacturing (1,534 people), Retail Trade (1,407 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,216 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($139,407), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,036), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,447).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.1k

2023 Value

± 844

5.83%

1 Year growth

± 13.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dickson, TN grew at a rate of 5.83%, from 7.66k employees to 8.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dickson, TN, are Production Occupations (1,220 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,012 people), and Management Occupations (929 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dickson, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.1k

2023 Value

± 844

5.83%

1 Year growth

± 13.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dickson, TN grew at a rate of 5.83%, from 7.66k employees to 8.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dickson, TN, are Manufacturing (1,534 people), Retail Trade (1,407 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,216 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dickson, TN, though some of these residents may live in Dickson, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,883

Median earning men ± $3,013

$35,974

Median earning women ± $3,826

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,410), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,263), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,441).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,629), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,333), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,406).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dickson, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Dickson, TN awarded 492 degrees. The student population of Dickson, TN in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 662 male students and 320 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dickson, TN are White (338 and 68.8%), followed by Black or African American (67 and 13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 7.94%), and Two or More Races (34 and 6.92%).

The largest universities in Dickson, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson (492 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dickson, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (106 and 21.5%), General Cosmetology (63 and 12.8%), and Welding Technology (54 and 11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 982 students enrolled in Dickson, TN, 67.4% men and 32.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 668 records, of which 28.1% were women and 71.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
83 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
53 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
45 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Dickson, TN was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Dickson, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

492 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson with 492 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 269 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dickson, TN, which is 1.21 times more than the 223 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 338 degrees mean that there were 5.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 67 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dickson, TN was $263,100 in 2023, which is 0.867 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $229,600 to $263,100, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Dickson, TN is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Dickson, TN have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dickson, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dickson, TN is $69,074. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Dickson, TN was Census Tract 605.01 with a value of $72,692, followed by Census Tract 606.01 and Census Tract 605.02, with respective values of $68,452 and $63,925.

Housing

Property

$263,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,167

$4,100

Median Property Taxes

±$519

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dickson, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dickson, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2023

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.9% of the housing units in Dickson, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dickson, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 605.01
Census Tract 606.01
Census Tract 605.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dickson, TN was Census Tract 605.01 with a value of $72,692, followed by Census Tract 606.01 and Census Tract 605.02, with respective values of $68,452 and $63,925.

The following map shows all of the places in Dickson, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,074

Median Household Income

± $3,683

6.32k

Number of Households

± 685

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.32k households in Dickson, TN grew to $69,074 from the previous year's value of $65,244.

The following chart displays the households in Dickson, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dickson, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Worked At Home (7.59%)
Carpooled (6.43%)

In 2023, 79.5% of workers in Dickson, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.59%) and those who carpooled to work (6.43%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dickson, TN have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in Dickson, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dickson, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dickson, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dickson, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dickson, TN (1.95k out of 16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dickson, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Dickson, TN has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dickson County, TN see 3199 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.819% increase from the previous year (3173 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1580 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 864 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,199 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dickson County, TN

Primary care physicians in Dickson County, TN see an average of 3,199 patients per year. This represents a 0.819% increase from the previous year (3,173 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dickson County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 25.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.56%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.15%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dickson, TN declined by 7.4% from 8.16% to 7.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dickson, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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