Dickens County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dickens County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,641. It is the 236th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickens County is 45.7 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.3% 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 $50,417. This is 34% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $65,000. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Dickens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% 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 63.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.