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Dickinson, Texas, in Galveston county, is about 23 miles NW of Galveston, Texas and 28 miles SE of Houston, Texas. The city is considered part of the Galveston - Texas City metropolitan area. Dickinson has a population of 17,093.
In Dickinson, about 56% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Dickinson is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 28% of the residents of Dickinson are from minority cultures. Dickinson boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Dickinson had a median family income of $46,585.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dickinson ($9,410). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 67% of housing units in Dickinson are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Dickinson, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Dickinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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