Dickens County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dickens County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,915 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.1 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -3.71% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.7 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 684 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dickens County declined by 33.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,641 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dickens County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Dickens County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,444 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.52% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dickens County is about 34% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Dickens County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $426,666 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $753 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.4% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dickens County is about 47.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $753 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dickens County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 143 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dickens County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.2 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.4 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 143 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,445 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 484 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 57 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Dickens County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
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
Dickens County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Dickens County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Dickens County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dickens County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.4% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dickens County, Texas.
What is the population of Dickens County, Texas?
The population of Dickens County, Texas is 1,915, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dickens County, Texas?
The population density of Dickens County, Texas is 2.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dickens County, Texas?
The median household income in Dickens County, Texas is $50,444, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dickens County, Texas?
The median home price in Dickens County, Texas is $426,666, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dickens County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Dickens County, Texas is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.