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Dickinson, North Dakota

Introduction to Dickinson, North Dakota

Dickinson, North Dakota, in Stark county, is 94 miles W of Bismarck, North Dakota and 476 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 16,010.

Dickinson History

Dickinson was founded in 1880. It was originally a stop on the Northern Pacific Railway. The city was first named Pleasant Valley Siding. It was renamed in 1882, after a railroad official named Wells S. Dickinson, who platted the town. Early settlers were attracted by the area’s rich soil and established numerous farms here by 1904. It is the county seat of Stark County, which was organized on May 25, 1883.

Dickinson and nearby Attractions

  • Prairie Hills Mall
  • Dakota Dinosaur Museum
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • Joachim Regional Museum
  • Heart River Golf Club

Things To Do In Dickinson

Dickinson offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The city owns more than 1,500 acres of public park land. The Little Missouri State Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park are less than half an hour's drive away. The Hettinger Golf Course, the Heart River Golf Club and the Kenmare Country Club provide facilities for golfers. The Dakota Dinosaur Museum and the Joachim Regional Museum are also popular local spots. Every year, the city hosts several festivals, including the Northern Plains Heritage Festival, the Ukrainian Festival and the Stark County Fair.

Dickinson Transportation

Sloulin Field International is the nearest major airport.

Dickinson Higher Education

Dickinson State University is the local institution of higher education. Minot State University, the University of Mary and Bismarck State College are also nearby.

High Points

Dickinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDickinson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyDickinson Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Dickinson College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Dickinson Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Dickinson, ND

Comparing Dickinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens73
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
People Living Alone84
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime83
Low Property Crime63

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