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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dickson City

Pennsylvania · 6,276 residents · 4.795 sq mi
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Dickson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,100. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 25% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,276
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,309 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.8
+3%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Dickson City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,722
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,422 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,968
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,370 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$61,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $456 in 2000
US average: $450
68.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
31.5% rent
2.8
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(6,099)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(52)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(206)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(6,224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(12)
Asian0.8%(52)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(158)
3
−24%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.8%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dickson City, Pennsylvania?

Dickson City, Pennsylvania has about 6,276 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dickson City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dickson City, Pennsylvania earns about $21,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickson City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dickson City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Dickson City, Pennsylvania?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dickson City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickson City, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in Dickson City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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