Dickson County, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dickson County, TN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageHealthier than 81% of counties in Tennessee
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 80% of counties in Tennessee
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dickson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,983 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 114.0 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.19% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 21,757 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dickson County grew by 18.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 55,983 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dickson County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.6% of residents. That is about the same share as Tennessee.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,961 19.6% -1.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,088 21.6% on par
- Gen X 45–60 11,719 20.9% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,814 17.5% +0.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Tennessee, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Dickson County and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 49.5% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Dickson County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dickson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,004 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.85% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dickson County is about 7% higher than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Dickson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $284,444 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,015 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.3% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dickson County is about 23.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,015 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dickson County spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 265 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dickson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.8 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.5 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 265 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,206 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,731 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,008 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (15.9 min), Henry County (16.7 min), Obion County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Cannon County (33.3 min), Union County (33.2 min), Fayette County (33.1 min).
The average commute time in Dickson County is 32 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dickson County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Dickson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
Health
Dickson County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dickson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.0% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Dickson County, TN Compared With Nearby Counties
Dickson County, TN is the 2nd largest of the 4 counties compared here, 55,983 residents against a local median of 41,825. Dickson County, TN's median home price, at $284,444, runs 203% above the $94,027 typical of the counties around it.
The counties themselves spread $145,187 on median home price, so Dickson County, TN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Dickson County, TN has the highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County, TN | 55,983 | $75,004 #3/4 | $284,444 #1/4 | 31.8 min #2/4 |
| Cheatham County, TN | 41,825 | $89,427 | $68,203 | 32.4 min |
| Montgomery County, TN | 234,153 | $75,606 | $213,390 | 22.4 min |
| Hickman County, TN | 25,436 | $67,534 | $94,027 | 32.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dickson County, Tennessee.
How many people live in Dickson County, Tennessee?
About 55,983 people live in Dickson County, Tennessee, in 21,757 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Dickson County, Tennessee urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Dickson County, Tennessee has 114 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Dickson County, Tennessee?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($284,444 against $75,004), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,015 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Dickson County, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Dickson County, Tennessee is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Dickson County, Tennessee?
18.1% of adults in Dickson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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