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Dickinson Micro

Dickinson, ND · 3 counties · 28,518 residents · 4,491.893 sq mi
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Dickinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,072.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,518
+5%since 2000
from 27,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K29K33K36K40K1990201020202024Dickinson
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,499
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,197 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,319
+61%since 2000
from $15,764 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,072
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,687 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(25,897)
Black0.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1%(266)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(937)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(26,520)
Black0.7%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(496)
Asian1.1%(302)
Other3.2%(923)
Diversity Score16.1%(4,586)
Diversity Score
16
+365%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

DickinsonCENTRAL25,870
What's inside

3 component counties

Stark CountyCENTRAL34,013Dunn County4,058Billings County1,071
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickinson, ND?

Dickinson, ND has about 28,518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dickinson, ND?

The typical household in Dickinson, ND earns about $49,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickinson, ND expensive?

In Dickinson, ND, the median home is worth about $109,072, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Dickinson, ND?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dickinson, ND hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickinson, ND?

About 9.8% of people in Dickinson, ND live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickinson, ND grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickinson, ND has grown since 1990. The population has added about 573 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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