Dickson County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,983 | — | #939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,003 | -0.2% | #840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $306,400 | +8.7% | #595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,015 | -12.7% | #947 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | -13.8% | #983 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dickson County has a population of 55,983, making it the #939 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dickson County is $75,003, ranking #840 out of 3,222 counties — 0.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Dickson County is $306,400 (+8.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,015/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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92.0% of residents in Dickson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.
About Dickson County, Tennessee
Dickson County, Tennessee has a total population of 55,983, making it the 939th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dickson County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dickson County is $75,003, which ranks #840 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Dickson County is $306,400, 8.7% above the national median. Renters in Dickson County pay a median gross rent of $1,015 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dickson County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.0 min.
Dickson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Dickson County, Tennessee 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.