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Dickson County, TN

6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Dickson County, Tennessee.

Population

55,983

Land area

490sq mi

People per sq mi

114

ZIP codes

7

Cities and towns in Dickson County

Full map

Dickson County at a glance

  • Dickson County is 33% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
  • The median household income is $75,003, 8% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,400 (7% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,015 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Dickson (16,424), White Bluff (4,080) and Charlotte (2,164).

Local data for Dickson County, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dickson County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$75,003

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$306,400

Prices +1.7% in a year

Median rent

$1,015/mo

Homeownership

80.3%

Bachelor's or higher

22.0%

Median age

39.1

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,140), German Americans (5,889), Mexican Americans (2,052).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Sep 2026, -0.3 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

PPP loans

$73M

1,382 loans, 9,047 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$347K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Dickson County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.4%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home11.5%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dickson County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

574

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

55

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 26°F

54.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dickson County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.6%

U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dickson County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Dickson County, TN?
Dickson is the largest city or town in Dickson County, with about 16,424 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Dickson County?
Dickson County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37029, 37036, 37051, 37055, 37165.
What is the population of Dickson County, TN?
About 55,983 people live in Dickson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Dickson County?
Dickson County borders Williamson County, Montgomery County, Cheatham County, Hickman County, Humphreys County, Houston County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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