Dickson, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,246
Population
792/sq mi density
$69,074
Median Income
$36,801 per capita
$263,100
Home Value
$345,539 Zillow
$999
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,356 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,074 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$263,100 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,246
Census 2023
Population Density
792
per square mile
Land Area
20.0
square miles (51.9 km²)
Median Age
35.7 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.3%
Black
9.2%
Hispanic
8.6%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95%
Spanish
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.3%
Veterans
8.2%
37% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.7%
44% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.4%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.6%
12% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.408
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,246 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 792 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 20.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% |
| Disability | 18.7% |
| Health Insurance | 92.4% |
| Uninsured | 7.6% |
| Broadband Access | 87.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.408 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |