Dickinson town is located in Broome County New York. Dickinson town has a 2024 population of 4,950. Dickinson town is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,076 in 2020.
The average household income in Dickinson town is $70,059 with a poverty rate of 15.19%. The median age in Dickinson town is 46.2 years: 46.5 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dickinson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,510 | 89.18% |
| Black or African American | 296 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 107 | 2.12% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.52% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,036 | 2.19 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 975 | 1.15 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 867 | 3.18 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 157 | 3.06 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 37 | 2.84 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 3.85% |
| Associates Degree | 409 | 10.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 568 | 15.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 400 | 10.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,133 | 30.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 267 | 7.14% |
| Some College | 820 | 21.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,226 | 3,000 | 898 |
| Black | 269 | 216 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 109 | 3 |
| Asian | 107 | 29 | 0 |
| Other Race | 77 | 35 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 29 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,952 | $46,875 | $45,735 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,056 | $42,679 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,458 | $30,417 | $33,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,647 | $23,750 | $23,485 |
| Overall | $35,781 | $38,321 | $31,845 |
| Some College | $37,250 | $39,583 | $35,625 |
$35,781
Average Earnings
$38,321
Average Male
$31,845
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.47% of Dickinson town residents speak only English, while 4.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,998 | 580 | 14.51% |
| Black | 163 | 43 | 26.38% |
| Other | 50 | 36 | 72% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 30 | 20.41% |
| Multiple | 50 | 3 | 6% |
15.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.06%
Male Poverty Rate
18.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickinson town is Other, with 72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickinson town is Multiple, with 6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.46% |
| Some College | 18.1% |
| High School | 16.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.93% |
| Male Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,313 | $92,039 |
| Households | $60,000 | $70,059 |
| Married Families | $98,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,054 | $44,405 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
289
Number of Veterans
282
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| World War II | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 7.57% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.31%
Born in Dickinson town
97.25%
Native Born
2.75%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
97.25% of Dickinson town residents were born in the United States, with 78.31% having been born in New York. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,900 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 4,910 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 4,920 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 4,930 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 4,940 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 4,950 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 4,960 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 4,970 | -77 | -1.53% |
| 2021 | 5,047 | -29 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 5,076 | 56 | 1.12% |
| 2019 | 5,020 | -48 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 5,068 | -39 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 5,107 | -36 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,143 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 5,153 | -62 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 5,215 | -34 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 5,249 | -18 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 5,267 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 5,260 | -23 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 5,283 | 0 | 0% |