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Dickens County, TX
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Dickens County, Texas.
Population
1,747
Land area
902sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Dickens County
Dickens County at a glance
- Dickens County is 98% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,335, 37% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,300 (77% below Texas) and median rent is $758 a month.
- Its largest cities are Spur (779) and Dickens (170).
Local data for Dickens County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dickens County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,335
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$65,300
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (448), Irish Americans (158), German Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$2M
76 loans, 349 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dickens County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dickens County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
440
Most often 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 County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dickens County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dickens County, TX?
- Spur is the largest city or town in Dickens County, with about 779 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dickens County?
- Dickens County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79220, 79229, 79243, 79370.
- What is the population of Dickens County, TX?
- About 1,747 people live in Dickens County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dickens County?
- Dickens County borders Floyd County, Garza County, Crosby County, Cottle County, Stonewall County, Motley County, Kent County, King County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023