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Dickson, TN


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Dickson, Tennessee

Dickson, Tennessee, in Dickson county, is 31 miles S of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Dickson

In Dickson, about 51% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Dickson. The kids here are young and many.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dickson had a median family income of $42,632.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,745) in Dickson. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Dickson Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Dickson is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dickson, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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