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Dickinson County, KS
11 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Dickinson County, Kansas.
Population
18,445
Land area
847sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Dickinson County
Dickinson County at a glance
- Dickinson County is 40% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,417 a year, 8% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,800 (32% below Kansas) and median rent is $901 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Abilene (6,449), Chapman (1,454) and Solomon (892).
Local data for Dickinson County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dickinson County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,417
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$146,800
Prices +6.6% in a year
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,603), Irish Americans (1,993), Swedish Americans (711).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,487
6,601 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,684 per person
PPP loans
$31.63M
990 loans, 3,737 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$35.31K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dickinson County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dickinson County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
867
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 22°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone35 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dickinson County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dickinson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dickinson County, KS?
- Abilene is the largest city or town in Dickinson County, with about 6,449 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dickinson County?
- Dickinson County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67410, 67431, 67441, 67451, 67482.
- What is the population of Dickinson County, KS?
- About 18,445 people live in Dickinson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dickinson County?
- Dickinson County borders Saline County, Geary County, McPherson County, Marion County, Clay County, Ottawa County, Morris County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023