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Dickens, TX
City in Dickens County, Texas.
Population
170
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
0
Dickens and its ZIP codes
Dickens at a glance
- Dickens is 54% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Dickens, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickens County. PPP loans are for Dickens.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,783
530 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.2M
FY 2026, $10,865 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dickens, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dickens, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities near Dickens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpurCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Roaring SpringsTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| GirardCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| CrosbytonCity | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| MatadorTown | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| GuthrieCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| JaytonCity | 30 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dickens, TX in?
- Dickens is in Dickens County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dickens, TX?
- About 170 people live in Dickens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dickens?
- Nearby places include Spur (11 mi), Roaring Springs (19 mi), Girard (21 mi), Crosbyton (23 mi), Matador (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023