Dickens County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,747 | — | #3,139 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,335 | -34.4% | #2,808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.6 years | +22.4% | #397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $65,300 | -76.8% | #3,205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,432 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.7% | #2,449 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dickens County has a population of 1,747, making it the #3,139 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dickens County is $49,335, ranking #2,808 out of 3,222 counties — 34.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
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The median home value in Dickens County is $65,300 (-76.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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88.0% of residents in Dickens County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Dickens County, Texas
Dickens County, Texas has a total population of 1,747, making it the 3,139th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dickens County is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dickens County is $49,335, which ranks #2,808 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.
The median home value in Dickens County is $65,300, 76.8% below the national median. Renters in Dickens County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dickens County, 18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Dickens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.8%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Dickens County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.