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Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson, city, in Galveston County, Texas. Dickinson had 21,908 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,847 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,753 (±38). GEOID 4820344.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,908
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,847 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,753 ±38
Median household income
$91,779
±$11,359 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$278,000
±$18,946 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,231
±$118 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Dickinson and what county is it in?
Dickinson is a city in Galveston County, Texas. It covers 10.0 square miles of land, 2,092 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dickinson is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dickinson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,908 people lived in Dickinson on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 20,847 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,753 (±38).
| Measure | Dickinson | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,753 ±38 | 358,990 | +999 |
| Households | 7,722 ±444 | 140,660 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.16 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,291 ±516 | 161,868 | −980 |
Dickinson's population since 2000
From 17,093 in 2000 to 21,908 in 2025: up 28.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dickinson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dickinson?
The median resident of Dickinson is 33.4 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 43.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.9%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dickinson | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±2.6 | 38.8 | −6.8 |
| Under 18 years | 28.0% ±2.4 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2% ±2.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±2.2 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.9% ±5.3 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.7% ±4.8 pts | 54.0% | −11.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.2% ±2.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9% ±3.3 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.6% ±5.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±2.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.3% ±3.2 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% ±4.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.5% ±3.5 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±3.8 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dickinson earn?
Half of Dickinson's 7,722 households earn less than $91,779 a year (±$11,359), against $86,105 in Galveston County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $82,303 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dickinson | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,779 ±$11,359 | $86,105 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,661 ±$6,697 | $114,254 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,439 ±$2,953 | $44,946 | −$6,310 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0% ±2.6 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9% ±5.3 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9% ±3.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±2.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±4.2 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dickinson?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Dickinson's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,000 by its owner (±$18,946). The median renter pays $1,231 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dickinson | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,000 ±$18,946 | $314,600 | +$81,950 |
| Median gross rent | $1,231 ±$118 | $1,404 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0% ±10.8 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,990 ±$93 | $2,245 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±3.9 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.2% ±3.9 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Housing units | 8,291 ±516 | 161,868 | −980 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±3.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±4.3 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±2.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.6% ±3.0 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±2.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dickinson building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units in Dickinson in 2025 (37 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dickinson work and get to work?
75.5% of Dickinson's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Dickinson | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±3.7 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5% ±3.7 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5% ±2.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±2.5 pts | 11.7% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±2.3 | 27.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dickinson?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Dickinson, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,636 (Tract 7209) to $125,592 (Tract 7206.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7209Galveston County | 4,966 | $73,636 |
| Tract 7211.02Galveston County | 6,077 | $75,974 |
| Tract 7206.01Galveston County | 3,639 | $125,592 |
| Tract 7208Galveston County | 3,820 | $106,989 |
| Tract 7211.03Galveston County | 3,672 | $89,545 |
| Tract 7210Galveston County | 2,210 | $98,214 |
| Tract 7211.01Galveston County | 2,719 | $77,419 |
| Tract 7219.01Galveston County | 5,248 | $80,077 |
| Tract 7206.03Galveston County | 4,855 | $87,742 |
| Tract 7233Galveston County | 11,140 | $103,000 |
| Tract 7206.02Galveston County | 3,542 | $109,750 |
| Tract 7219.02Galveston County | 7,362 | $49,727 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dickinson) · Census block assignment files
How does Dickinson compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dickinson is the 1,802nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 145th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Dickinson ranks 231st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 145th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 452nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 979 |
| Median household income | 231st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 360th | 978 |
| Median home value | 290th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 345th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 473rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 349th | 877 |
| Median age | 710th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 476th | 973 |
| Work from home | 333rd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 338th | 976 |
Dickinson's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Dickinson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dickinson?
9 of the 57 figures for Dickinson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dickinson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dickinson.