Dickson, OK

Dickson, Oklahoma

There are an estimated 1,139 people in Dickson.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Dickson Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Dickson is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Dickson, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dickson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Dickson, OK

Comparing Dickson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Dickson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Dickson Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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