Dickson, TN Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 6/10

Housing 6/10

Affordability 8/10

Diversity 7/10

Safety 3/10

Amenities 8/10

Education 6/10

Commute 6/10

Dickson, TN Crime Report

Crime in Dickson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dickson. Key points include:

There were 474 total crimes in Dickson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dickson is 2,791.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dickson is 465.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dickson is 2,326.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dickson is 31.72% above the national average.

474
Total Crimes

31.72%
Above National Average

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Crime In Dickson Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Dickson / 100k People	Tennessee / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	474	2,791.5	2,624.4	2,119.2
Violent Crime	79	465.3	592.3	359.0
Murder	1	5.9	7.9	5.0
Robbery	0	0.0	58.4	61.0
Aggravated Assault	70	412.2	488.6	256.0
Property Crime	395	2,326.3	2,032.1	1,760.0
Burglary	18	106.0	251.8	229.0
Larceny	339	1,996.5	1,443.6	1,272.0
Car Theft	38	223.8	336.7	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Dickson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dickson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:

The cost of living in Dickson is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dickson is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dickson is $344,966.
The median income in Dickson is $69,678.

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Dickson's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Dickson Comparison Table

Living Expense	Dickson	Tennessee	National Average
Overall	95	94	100
Services	95	99	100
Groceries	98	96	100
Health	88	82	100
Housing	100	95	100
Transportation	99	99	100
Utilities	90	98	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Dickson, TN Weather

The average high in Dickson is 68.8° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.8 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.

Stat	Dickson
Average Annual High	68.8
Average Annual Low	47.0
Annual Precipitation Days	79.7
Average Annual Precipitation	53.8
Average Annual Snowfall	2.8

68.8°
Average High

79.7
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Rankings & Articles For Dickson

Rankings

Ranks #14 in Most Dangerous Cities In Tennessee

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Ranks #36 in Richest Cities In Tennessee

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Ranks #63 in Best Places To Live In Tennessee

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Dickson Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Dickson

The current population in Dickson is 16,424. The population has increased 14.9% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	16,424	1.1%
2023	16,246	1.2%
2022	16,051	1.2%
2021	15,855	2.3%
2020	15,500	0.3%
2019	15,447	1.0%
2018	15,294	1.1%
2017	15,128	0.2%
2016	15,098	1.0%
2015	14,951	0.9%
2014	14,814	0.4%
2013	14,761	0.9%
2012	14,629	1.3%
2011	14,435	1.0%
2010	14,299	-

Race / Ethnicity in Dickson

White 79.0% (12,973)

African American 6.1% (999)

American Indian 0.1% (21)

Asian 0.2% (40)

Hawaiian 0.0% (0)

Other 0.8% (130)

Two Or More 4.5% (747)

Hispanic 9.2% (1,514)

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Dickson is:

79.0% White with 12,973 White residents.
6.1% African American with 999 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 40 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 130 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 747 Two Or More residents.
9.2% Hispanic with 1,514 Hispanic residents.

Race	Dickson	TN	USA
White	79.0%	71.0%	57.4%
African American	6.1%	15.4%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0.2%	1.9%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.8%	0.4%	0.6%
Two Or More	4.5%	3.7%	4.3%
Hispanic	9.2%	7.4%	19.3%

Gender in Dickson

Female 49.5% (8,122)

Male 50.5% (8,302)

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Dickson is 49.5% female with 8,122 female residents.
Dickson is 50.5% male with 8,302 male residents.

Gender	Dickson	TN	USA
Female	49.5%	50.9%	50.5%
Male	50.5%	49.1%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dickson for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (656)

9-12th Grade 6.0% (985)

High School / GED 37.0% (6,076)

Some College 25.0% (4,106)

Associate's Degree 10.0% (1,642)

Bachelor's Degree 12.0% (1,970)

Master's Degree 5.0% (821)

Professional Degree 0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (164)

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4.0% of adults in Dickson completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Dickson completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Dickson completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Dickson completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Dickson completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Dickson completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Dickson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Dickson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Dickson completed doctorate degree.

Education	Dickson	TN	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	4.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	6.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	37.0%	31.0%	26.0%
Some College	25.0%	20.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	19.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Dickson, Tennessee

Less than $10,000 4.9% (80,086)

$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% (41,665)

$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% (136,721)

$25,000 to $34,999 6.6% (108,029)

$35,000 to $49,999 7.4% (122,001)

$50,000 to $74,999 26.7% (438,605)

$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% (264,211)

$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% (245,499)

$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% (125,993)

$200,000 or more 4.8% (79,587)

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4.9% of households in Dickson earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Dickson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Dickson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Dickson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Dickson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.7% of households in Dickson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.1% of households in Dickson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Dickson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Dickson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Dickson earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Dickson	TN	USA
Less than $10,000	4.9%	5.2%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.5%	4.0%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.3%	7.4%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.6%	7.4%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.4%	12.0%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	26.7%	17.3%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	16.1%	13.2%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.9%	16.8%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.7%	7.7%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	4.8%	9.0%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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Demographics And Statistics

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