Dickens County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Dickens County, Texas has a population of 1,747, the 236th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $49,335 and the median home value is $65,300. The poverty rate is 18.0%.

Dickens County Quick Facts

Population 1,74790% MOE ±156

Median Household Income $49,33590% MOE ±$5,467

Median Home Value $65,30090% MOE ±$9,315

Poverty Rate 18.0%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.2%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Median Age 47.6 years90% MOE ±5.2 years

Homeownership Rate 79.5%90% MOE ±6.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.0%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 1,747 236th of 254

Median Income $49,335 37% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.0%

Unemployment 9.2%

How Dickens 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	2,203	1,747	-20.7%
Median household income	$52,354	$49,335	No clear change (-5.8%)
Median home value¹	$62,889	$65,300	No clear change (+3.8%)
Median gross rent	$626	$758	+21.0%

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

Median Household Income

Dickens

$49,335

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dickens

$65,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.3%

$25K-$50K 28.5%

$50K-$100K 24.1%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

7.4%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

5.6%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

8.1%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

7.1%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

9.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.5%

Renter 20.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $758/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

14.2%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

29.4%

75+

12.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dickens County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Spur	779	$40,000	21.5%	$53,500
Dickens	170	$39,545	22.3%	$47,800

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Population Overview

Dickens County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,747. It is the 236th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickens County is 47.6 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 12.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dickens County is $49,335. This is 37% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.2%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $65,300. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Dickens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dickens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.8% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dickens County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 Dickens County, Texas?

Dickens County has a population of 1,747, making it the 236th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Dickens County?

The median household income in Dickens County is $49,335 with a poverty rate of 18.0%.

How many cities are in Dickens County, Texas?

Dickens County contains 2 Census-designated places.