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Dickson

Oklahoma · 1,331 residents · 13.965 sq mi
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Dickson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,331
+17%since 2000
from 1,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8741K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dickson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,171
+83%since 2000
from $14,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(958)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,016)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(49)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other15.7%(209)
Diversity Score44.4%(590)
Diversity Score
44
+587%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickson, Oklahoma?

Dickson, Oklahoma has about 1,331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dickson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Dickson, Oklahoma earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Dickson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $130,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Dickson, Oklahoma?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dickson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickson, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% of people in Dickson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickson, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 389 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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