Dickson County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 55,983 #939 / 3,222
71th
Median Household Income $75,003 -0.2% #840 / 3,222
74th
Median Age 39.1 years +0.5% #2,366 / 3,222
27th
Median Home Value $306,400 +8.7% #595 / 3,222
82th
Median Gross Rent $1,015 -12.7% #947 / 3,222
71th
Poverty Rate 10.9% -13.8% #983 / 3,222
70th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$75,003 −0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #840 of 3,222
74th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,457 −4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #887 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.9% −13.8% vs nat'l
Rank #983 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −36.5% vs nat'l
Rank #894 of 3,222
72th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0% −34.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,650 of 3,222
49th percentile
Mean Commute Time
37.0 min +34.0% vs nat'l
Rank #164 of 3,222
95th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$306,400 +8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #595 of 3,222
82th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,015 −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #947 of 3,222
71th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.3% +24.6% vs nat'l
Rank #583 of 3,222
82th percentile
80.3% Homeownership

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Health

92.0% of residents in Dickson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.

92.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.0% +0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,681 of 3,222
48th percentile

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.