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Dickson, TN
City in Dickson County, Tennessee.
Population
16,424
Land area
20.5sq mi
People per sq mi
800
ZIP codes
0
Dickson and its ZIP codes
Dickson at a glance
- Dickson is about 4.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 36th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $69,678, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,600 and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Dickson, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices1
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants115
- Affordable Housing3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Dickson, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,678
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$292,600
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,756), German Americans (1,263), Mexican Americans (974).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickson County. PPP loans are for Dickson.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,393
18,815 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,620
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$378M
FY 2026, $6,965 per person
How people get to work
Dickson, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dickson, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
54.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dickson, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Dickson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurnsTown | 3.8 mi | 3.5 |
| CharlotteTown | 9.1 mi | 4.1 |
| White BluffTown | 9.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Bon Aqua JunctionCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.7 |
| LylesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| WrigleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| VanleerTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| McEwenCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Kingston SpringsTown | 15 mi | 10.1 |
| FairviewCity | 16 mi | 18 |
| SlaydenTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| PegramTown | 19 mi | 7.2 |
| CentervilleTown | 20 mi | 10.8 |
| WaverlyCity | 22 mi | 8.8 |
| Ashland CityTown | 23 mi | 10.7 |
| ErinCity | 25 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dickson, TN in?
- Dickson is in Dickson County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Dickson, TN?
- About 16,424 people live in Dickson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dickson?
- Nearby places include Burns (3.8 mi), Charlotte (9.1 mi), White Bluff (9.5 mi), Bon Aqua Junction (9.8 mi), Lyles (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023