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Dickson, TN


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Dickson, Tennessee

Introduction to Dickson, Tennessee

Dickson, Tennessee, in Dickson county, is 31 miles S of Clarksville, Tennessee and 34 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is conveniently located inside the Nashville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,244 people in Dickson.

Dickson History

Dickson was named after Congressman Dr. William Dickson. The city was formerly known as Mile Post 42. It was renamed Sneedsville as the community grew in the subsequent years. Now known as Dickson, the city is the largest city in Dickinson County.

Dickson and nearby Attractions

  • Montgomery Bell State Park
  • Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
  • Museum of Tobacco Art and History
  • Waverly Train Explosion Memorial Museum
  • Percy Warner Park

Things To Do In Dickson

Dickson offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including the Montgomery Bell State Park and the Broadway Drive-in Theater. Local annual celebrations include the Dickson County Fair.

Dickson Transportation

Nashville International is the nearest major airport.

Dickson Higher Education

The Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University and Nashville State Technical Institute.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Dickson Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Dickson, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women59
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents73
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22

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