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There are an estimated 1,139 people in Dickson.
In Dickson, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Dickson are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Dickson had a median family income of $39,375. Dickson has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Dickson living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.
Approximately 83% of housing in Dickson is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Dickson, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Dickson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
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