Dickson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Dickson County, Tennessee has a population of 55,983, the 29th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $75,003 and the median home value is $306,400. The poverty rate is 10.9%.

Dickson County Quick Facts

Population 55,983

Median Household Income $75,00390% MOE ±$3,342

Median Home Value $306,40090% MOE ±$13,687

Poverty Rate 10.9%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.4%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 39.1 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.0%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.4%

Cities/Places 6

Population 55,983 29th of 95

Median Income $75,003 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.9%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Dickson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	52,680	55,983	+6.3%
Median household income	$65,321	$75,003	+14.8%
Median home value¹	$202,698	$306,400	+51.2%
Median gross rent	$962	$1,015	No clear change (+5.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Dickson

$75,003

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dickson

$306,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 16.0%

$50K-$100K 37.4%

$100K+ 34.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

12.5%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

7.9%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,015/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

24.3%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dickson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dickson	16,424	$69,678	12.8%	$292,600
White Bluff	4,080	$69,483	10.2%	$279,900
Charlotte	2,164	$58,750	11.7%	$252,900
Burns	1,884	$69,167	9.2%	$286,400
Vanleer	666	$67,375	11.3%	$225,000
Slayden	189	N/A	19.1%	$275,000

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Population Overview

Dickson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 55,983. It is the 29th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickson County is 39.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dickson County is $75,003. This is 8% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $306,400. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dickson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dickson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dickson County, Tennessee?

Dickson County has a population of 55,983, making it the 29th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Dickson County?

The median household income in Dickson County is $75,003 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.

How many cities are in Dickson County, Tennessee?

Dickson County contains 6 Census-designated places.