Demographics & People — Dickson, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,246 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,800 |
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| Median Age | 33.8 |
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| Total Households | 6,316 |
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| Family Households | 4,368 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.306 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,533 |
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| Black or African American | 1,496 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,401 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,882 |
| Other groups | 3,008 |
| English | 2,015 |
| American | 1,871 |
| Irish | 1,814 |
| European | 1,444 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,256 |
| German | 1,220 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 777 |
| Scottish | 551 |
Language
| English Only | 14,282 |
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| Spanish | 652 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,041 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,064 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,289 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dickson, Tennessee.
