Dickens is a city located in Dickens County Texas. Dickens has a 2024 population of 206. It is also the county seat of Dickens County. Dickens is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 213 in 2020.
The average household income in Dickens is $59,976 with a poverty rate of 24.1%. The median age in Dickens is 55.5 years: 60.6 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dickens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 77.66% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 12.18% |
| Other race | 11 | 5.58% |
| Native American | 5 | 2.54% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 91 | 1.9 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 41 | 1.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 38 | 2.58 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Female | 12 | 2.5 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.42
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
92.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 12.36% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 3.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 87 | 48.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 11.24% |
| Some College | 29 | 16.29% |
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 | 117 | 84 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $64,375 | $0 | $0 |
$21,250
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.38% of Dickens residents speak only English, while 18.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41 | 26 | 63.41% |
| White | 123 | 14 | 11.38% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
24.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.32%
Male Poverty Rate
29.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dickens is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dickens is White, with 11.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 19.05% |
| Some College | 16.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,583 | $60,580 |
| Households | $40,875 | $59,976 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,125 | $59,239 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
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
14
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 10.45% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 22.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
57.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
82.23%
Born in Dickens
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
97.97% of Dickens residents were born in the United States, with 82.23% having been born in Texas. 0% 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 | 198 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 199 | -2 | -1% |
| 2027 | 201 | -2 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 203 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 204 | -2 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 206 | -2 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 208 | -3 | -1.42% |
| 2022 | 211 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 210 | -3 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 213 | -43 | -16.8% |
| 2019 | 256 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 258 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 256 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 258 | -11 | -4.09% |
| 2013 | 269 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 270 | -11 | -3.91% |
| 2011 | 281 | -6 | -2.09% |
| 2010 | 287 | 0 | 0% |