Dickson County, TN

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2019 Population

52,680

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.1

0.761% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

13.6%

4.86% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$53,076

5% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$164,700

5.17% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

23,532

3.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Dickson County, TN had a population of 52.7k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $53,076. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Dickson County, TN grew from 51,988 to 52,680, a 1.33% increase and its median household income grew from $50,549 to $53,076, a 5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dickson County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), White (Hispanic) (3.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.501%). 0% of the households in Dickson County, TN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.7% of the residents in Dickson County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dickson County, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson (410 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Dickson County, TN was $164,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%. Most people in Dickson County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Dickson County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Dickson County, TN borders Cheatham County, TN, Hickman County, TN, Houston County, TN, Humphreys County, TN, Montgomery County, TN, and Williamson County, TN.

United States Tennessee Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Diversity

Dickson County, TN is home to a population of 52.7k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.03% of Dickson County, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2019, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.1k people) in Dickson County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.66k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dickson County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.1k ± 89
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.2k ± 221
White (Hispanic)
1.66k ± 168

3.58%

Hispanic Population

1.89k people

3.58% of the people in Dickson County, TN are hispanic (1.89k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.03%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

1.96%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.02k people

As of 2019, 2.03% of Dickson County, TN residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dickson County, TN was 1.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Dickson County, TN was 39.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Dickson County, TN are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Dickson County, TN residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
90,080 ± 7,319 people
India
22,725 ± 3,695 people
Guatemala
14,922 ± 2,996 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 90,080 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 22,725 and Guatemala with 14,922.

Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

98.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.7% of Dickson County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Dickson County, TN was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
884 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
598 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
465 ± 123

Dickson County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Tennessee. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Dickson County, TN is $53,076. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dickson County, TN was Census Tract 604.02 with a value of $75,527, followed by Census Tract 604.01 and Census Tract 605.02, with respective values of $72,981 and $63,472.

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,164. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Dickson County, TN employs 23.5k people. The largest industries in Dickson County, TN are Manufacturing (3,775 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,613 people), and Retail Trade (2,940 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($107,697), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,154), and Utilities ($59,663).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,076

2019 value

± $3,374

1 Year Growth

± 7.44%

Households in Dickson County, TN have a median annual income of $53,076, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,549 in 2018, which represents a 5% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Dickson County, TN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$61,766

Average Male Salary in Tennessee

± $1,435

$45,164

Average Female Salary in Tennessee

± $1,015

In 2019, full-time male employees in Tennessee made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Tennessee

Asian
$61,599 ± $7,995
White
$49,726 ± $952
American Indian
$43,276 ± $11,603

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Tennessee workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Tennessee.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2019, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 604.02
Census Tract 604.01
Census Tract 605.02

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dickson County, TN was Census Tract 604.02 with a value of $75,527, followed by Census Tract 604.01 and Census Tract 605.02, with respective values of $72,981 and $63,472.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dickson County, TN (7.06k out of 52.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,049 ± 583
Black
563 ± 217
Two Or More
366 ± 229

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dickson County, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

23.5k

2019 Value

± 1,121

3.13%

1 Year growth

± 6.52%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Dickson County, TN grew at a rate of 3.13%, from 22.8k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dickson County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,511 people), Production Occupations (2,339 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,186 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dickson County, TN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Dickson County, TN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,511 people), Production Occupations (2,339 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,186 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Dickson County, TN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.75 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.62 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.56 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Dickson County, TN, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($69,643), Legal Occupations ($69,115), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($63,542).

Industries

Employment by Industries

23.5k

2019 Value

± 1,121

3.13%

1 Year growth

± 6.52%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Dickson County, TN grew at a rate of 3.13%, from 22.8k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dickson County, TN, are Manufacturing (3,775 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,613 people), and Retail Trade (2,940 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dickson County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Dickson County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Dickson County, TN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,775 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,613 people), and Retail Trade (2,940 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Dickson County, TN has an unusually high number of Utilities (1.98 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.6 times), and Construction (1.56 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Dickson County, TN, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($107,697), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,154), and Utilities ($59,663).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $66B, followed by Mixed freight ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($47B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee.

$498B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

111% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $498B. This is expected to increase 111% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$36.6B
Texas
$29.5B
California
$26.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $36.6B, followed by Texas with $29.5B and California and $26.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dickson County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.1%), followed by Other (2.36%). The most partisan county was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.36%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dickson County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.1%), followed by Other (2.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dickson County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Tennessee.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Dickson County, TN

72.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Tennessee

Scott County, TN
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Wayne County, TN
86.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hancock County, TN
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Tennessee was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Tennessee colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

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 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 2020, universities in Dickson County, TN awarded 410 degrees. The student population of Dickson County, TN is skewed towards men, with 489 male students and 309 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dickson County, TN are White (296 and 72.5%), followed by Black or African American (51 and 12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (32 and 7.84%), and Two or More Races (15 and 3.68%).

The largest universities in Dickson County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson (410 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dickson County, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (131 and 32%), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (40 and 9.76%), and General Cosmetology (29 and 7.07%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
112 degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
18 degree-majorss awarded
Dental Assisting
17 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Dickson County, TN was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 112 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

410 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Dickson County, TN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson with 410 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

205

Degrees Awarded to Men

205

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 205 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dickson County, TN, which is 1 times approximately the same the 205 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Dickson County, TN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
296 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Dickson County, TN was White students. These 296 degrees mean that there were 5.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dickson County, TN was $164,700 in 2019, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $156,600 to $164,700, a 5.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Dickson County, TN is 75.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Dickson County, TN have an average commute time of 31.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dickson County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$164,700

2019 Median

± $4,129

$156,600

2018 Median

± $4,717

In 2019, the median property value in Dickson County, TN grew to to $164,700 from the previous year's value of $156,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Dickson County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dickson County, TN the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$53,076

Median Household Income

± $3,374

19.2k

Number of Households

± 945

In 2019, the median household income of the 19.2k households in Dickson County, TN grew to $53,076 from the previous year's value of $50,549.

The following chart displays the households in Dickson County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Dickson County, TN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dickson County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

2019 Homeownership

73%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.1% of the housing units in Dickson County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Dickson County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dickson County, TN have a longer commute time (31.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% of the workforce in Dickson County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (3.53%)

In 2019, 83.2% of workers in Dickson County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (3.53%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

89% of the population of Dickson County, TN has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Dickson County, TN see 2813 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (2782 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1420 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 981 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, DeKalb County and Lauderdale County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.5%). Additionally, Lauderdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,813 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dickson County, TN

Primary care physicians in Dickson County, TN see an average of 2,813 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (2,782 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

$7,372

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Tennessee

$4,680

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,371

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Tennessee (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.74%, from $7,106 to $7,372.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11%

Uninsured

46.5%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dickson County, TN declined by 6.49% from 11.7% to 11%.

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