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Dickinson, ND
City in Stark County, North Dakota.
Population
25,357
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,921
ZIP codes
0
Dickinson and its ZIP codes
Dickinson at a glance
- Dickinson is about 169 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $82,696 a year, 8% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,700 (6% above North Dakota) and median rent is $957 a month.
Local data for Dickinson, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dickinson, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,696
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$263,700
Median rent
$957/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,305), Irish Americans (2,161), Norwegian Americans (2,136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stark County. PPP loans are for Dickinson.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,896
19,567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$195M
FY 2026, $5,801 per person
How people get to work
Dickinson, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dickinson, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 3°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dickinson, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Dickinson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South HeartCity | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| GladstoneCity | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TaylorCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BelfieldCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| RichardtonCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| ManningCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| New EnglandCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dickinson, ND in?
- Dickinson is in Stark County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Dickinson, ND?
- About 25,357 people live in Dickinson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dickinson?
- Nearby places include South Heart (9.9 mi), Gladstone (9.9 mi), Taylor (17 mi), Belfield (20 mi), Richardton (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023