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Dickinson

North Dakota · 25,679 residents · 13.2 sq mi
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Dickinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,306. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $237,900. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,679
+60%since 2000
from 16,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,945 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 1,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
−8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,306
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,864
+131%since 2000
from $15,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,900
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+61%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(15,448)
Black0.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1%(168)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(615)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(20,920)
Black3.9%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino8%(2,064)
Asian1.2%(310)
Other4.2%(1,090)
Diversity Score38.9%(9,977)
Diversity Score
39
+911%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickinson, North Dakota?

Dickinson, North Dakota has about 25,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dickinson, North Dakota?

The typical household in Dickinson, North Dakota earns about $66,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickinson, North Dakota expensive?

In Dickinson, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $237,900, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Dickinson, North Dakota?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dickinson, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickinson, North Dakota?

About 11.9% of people in Dickinson, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickinson, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickinson, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,582 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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