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Dickinson

Texas · 21,908 residents (2025 est.) · 9.965 sq mi
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Dickinson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,779. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $278,000. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,753
+27%since 2000
from 17,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,183 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,908 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,779
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,984 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,439
+84%since 2000
from $19,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−14%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,000
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+60%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(10,569)
Black10.4%(1,776)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(4,256)
Asian1.1%(190)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(11,286)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(9,511)
Black10.2%(2,227)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(8,890)
Asian0.7%(145)
Other4.5%(980)
Diversity Score78.7%(17,110)
Diversity Score
79
+19%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 75.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 22.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickinson, Texas?

Dickinson, Texas has about 21,753 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dickinson, Texas?

The typical household in Dickinson, Texas earns about $91,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickinson, Texas expensive?

In Dickinson, Texas, the median home is worth about $278,000, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Dickinson, Texas?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dickinson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickinson, Texas?

About 12.0% of people in Dickinson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickinson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickinson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,256 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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