Dickinson is a city located in Stark County North Dakota. Dickinson has a 2024 population of 24,903. Dickinson is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,809 in 2020.
The average household income in Dickinson is $94,588 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in Dickinson is 33.3 years: 33.2 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dickinson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,353 | 84.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,172 | 4.65% |
| Other race | 1,106 | 4.39% |
| Black or African American | 752 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 395 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 264 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 174 | 0.69% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,270 | 2.38 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 4,529 | 3.37 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 4,251 | 1.27 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Male | 789 | 2.47 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Female | 701 | 2.67 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 906 | 5.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,668 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,385 | 21.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,024 | 6.36% |
| High School Graduate | 4,839 | 30.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 612 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 3,657 | 22.73% |
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 | 13,838 | 12,691 | 3,807 |
| Hispanic | 1,023 | 714 | 177 |
| Other Race | 602 | 346 | 0 |
| Black | 379 | 379 | 249 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 300 | 138 |
| Asian | 316 | 316 | 87 |
| Native American | 186 | 164 | 37 |
| Islander | 143 | 103 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 65.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,866 | $84,082 | $53,045 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,094 | $64,114 | $59,939 |
| High School Graduate | $42,702 | $49,858 | $27,390 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,989 | $53,804 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,287 | $67,148 | $41,107 |
| Some College | $56,513 | $66,378 | $42,328 |
$55,287
Average Earnings
$67,148
Average Male
$41,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.23% of Dickinson residents speak only English, while 8.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,298 | 2,046 | 10.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,973 | 680 | 34.47% |
| Other | 1,106 | 430 | 38.88% |
| Multiple | 1,027 | 305 | 29.7% |
| Native | 202 | 62 | 30.69% |
| Black | 726 | 2 | 0.28% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
13.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickinson is Other, with 38.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickinson is Black, with 0.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.82% |
| Some College | 12.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.23% |
| Female Employed | 10.09% |
| Male Employed | 4.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,048 | $120,948 |
| Households | $76,964 | $94,588 |
| Married Families | $116,953 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,733 | $54,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,222
Number of Veterans
1,079
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 455 |
| Second Gulf War | 424 |
| Vietnam | 292 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 337 |
| 55 to 64 | 263 |
| 65 to 74 | 238 |
| 75+ | 195 |
| 18 to 34 | 189 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,049 | 6.5% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 10.32% |
| Black | 41 | 9.32% |
| Asian | 41 | 12.31% |
| Islander | 25 | 14.37% |
| Other Race | 21 | 2.92% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
57.51%
Born in Dickinson
95.3%
Native Born
4.7%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
95.3% of Dickinson residents were born in the United States, with 57.51% having been born in North Dakota. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,772 | -226 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 23,998 | -226 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 24,224 | -227 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 24,451 | -226 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 24,677 | -226 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 24,903 | -227 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 25,130 | 214 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 24,916 | -252 | -1% |
| 2021 | 25,168 | -641 | -2.48% |
| 2020 | 25,809 | 2,722 | 11.79% |
| 2019 | 23,087 | 400 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 22,687 | 396 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 22,291 | -461 | -2.03% |
| 2016 | 22,752 | -793 | -3.37% |
| 2015 | 23,545 | 1,251 | 5.61% |
| 2014 | 22,294 | 1,387 | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 20,907 | 1,121 | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 19,786 | 1,181 | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 18,605 | 611 | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 17,994 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,010 | -87 | -0.54% |
| 1990 | 16,097 | 173 | 1.09% |
| 1980 | 15,924 | 3,519 | 28.37% |
| 1970 | 12,405 | 2,434 | 24.41% |
| 1960 | 9,971 | 2,502 | 33.5% |
| 1950 | 7,469 | 1,630 | 27.92% |
| 1940 | 5,839 | 814 | 16.2% |
| 1930 | 5,025 | 903 | 21.91% |
| 1920 | 4,122 | 444 | 12.07% |
| 1910 | 3,678 | 2,778 | 308.67% |
| 1900 | 900 | -22,872 | -96.21% |