City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Dickinson, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Dickinson - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

21,612
Residents
$82,018
Median income
$244,500
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Dickinson - the verdict

Dickinson ranks in the 64th percentile for household income and the 53rd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

64th
percentile, household income
55th
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
53rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Dickinson, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 21,612 residents in Dickinson, a small city within Texas. Median household income here is $82,018 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.4%. Home values in Dickinson run a median of $244,500, and the median resident age is 33.8 years. Educational attainment runs 24.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 62.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 48 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 52% from five years earlier. Dickinson reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1270.4 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,573 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Commute times here average 27.1 minutes, with 78.8% driving alone and 7.5% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

21,612 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$82,018 /yr

Poverty 12.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Dickinson compare to other US cities?

Dickinson measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 64% higher than other cities
Home value 55% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 53% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Texas alone, Dickinson ranks #292 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Dickinson against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Dickinson toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Dickinson ranks #288 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Dickinson only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#414 of 1,520
73rd percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#288 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#405 of 1,505
73rd percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#623 of 1,663
62nd percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#525 of 1,663
68th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

64thIncome percentile
53rdSafety percentile

64th percentile nationally for median household income · 53rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Dickinson's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Dickinson's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 53 Avg. percentile National median
Dickinson's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Dickinson's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$244,500 45th percentile more affordable than 45% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Dickinson $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Dickinson, TX Dickinson, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Dickinson, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Dickinson, TX median $82,018/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Dickinson, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Dickinson, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 24.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
21,612
Median Income
$82,018
Median Home Value
$244,500
Median Age
33.8
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1270.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
214.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1056.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
15
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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21,400 residents21,600 residents21,800 residents22,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 21,451 residents 21,908 residents ▲ +2.1%
Dickinson's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
48
housing units authorized
Single-Family
48
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 101
2020 176
2021 101
2022 46
2023 52
2024 48

Permit volume decreased 52% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
27.1 minutes
Drive Alone
78.8%
Carpool
11.0%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
7.5%
Other
1.9%

Based on 9,723 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Dickinson sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Ennis
21,546 people
Stephenville
21,345 people
Murphy
21,001 people
Anna
20,975 people
Princeton
20,966 people
Brushy Creek
20,953 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Dickinson's 21,612 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Birmingham, MI
21,612 people
South Euclid, OH
21,606 people
Valinda, CA
21,626 people
St. John, IN
21,639 people
Willowbrook, CA
21,642 people
Green Valley, AZ
21,581 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Dickinson's $82,018 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Benson, UT
$82,019 median income
Englewood, CO
$82,016 median income
Mattawan, MI
$82,026 median income
Malvern, IA
$82,027 median income
South Ashburnham, MA
$82,006 median income
Fairplay, CO
$82,031 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Dickinson, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Dickinson, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 61.8% 9.2% 8.8% 18.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 41.9% White 61.8% Black or African American 9.2% Asian 0.8% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.8% Two or more races 18.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Dickinson compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Dickinson (this city) 21,612 $82,018
Ennis 21,546 $72,772
Stephenville 21,345 $55,504
Murphy 21,001 $165,109
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Dickinson, TX?

What is the population of Dickinson, TX? +

The population of Dickinson, TX stands at 21,612 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Dickinson, TX? +

In Dickinson, the typical household earns $82,018 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Dickinson? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Dickinson; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Dickinson, TX safe? +

Dickinson has a total crime rate of 1270.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Dickinson, TX? +

The median home value in Dickinson is $244,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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