Dickson is a town located in Carter County Oklahoma. Dickson has a 2024 population of 1,357. Dickson is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Dickson is $95,909 with a poverty rate of 14.19%. The median age in Dickson is 36.4 years: 33.7 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dickson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,144 | 79.17% |
| Two or more races | 166 | 11.49% |
| Native American | 117 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 507 | 2.85 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Married | 271 | 3.32 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 140 | 1.21 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 59 | 3.9 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 37 | 3.97 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
75.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 8.88% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 172 | 18.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 353 | 38.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 185 | 20.04% |
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 | 771 | 697 | 186 |
| Native American | 66 | 63 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 43 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 23 | 2 |
| Other Race | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 4 |
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 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $67,917 | $45,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,167 | $110,625 | $60,000 |
| High School Graduate | $46,316 | $54,167 | $29,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $34,375 | $5,893 |
| Overall | $46,900 | $56,250 | $40,556 |
| Some College | $45,500 | $61,250 | $38,750 |
$46,900
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$40,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.55% of Dickson residents speak only English, while 5.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,125 | 87 | 7.73% |
| Multiple | 166 | 75 | 45.18% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 53 | 60.92% |
| Native | 117 | 36 | 30.77% |
14.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.16%
Male Poverty Rate
14.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickson is Hispanic, with 60.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickson is White, with 7.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31% |
| High School | 18.13% |
| Some College | 6.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.39% |
| Male Employed | 6.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,417 | $101,499 |
| Households | $77,813 | $95,909 |
| Married Families | $119,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,091 | $73,594 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
75
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 13.73% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 6.76% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
66.16%
Born in Dickson
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.34% of Dickson residents were born in the United States, with 66.16% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.66% 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 | 1,391 | 7 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 1,384 | 7 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 1,377 | 6 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,371 | 7 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 1,364 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 1,357 | 6 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 1,351 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 1,344 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 1,339 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,331 | 78 | 6.23% |
| 2019 | 1,253 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 1,252 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,257 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 1,259 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,259 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 1,260 | 12 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 1,248 | 20 | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 1,228 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 1,225 | 9 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 1,216 | 0 | 0% |