Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 30.3% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 417 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,581 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 5,452 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 5,085 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,138 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,576 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,071 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $269,869 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $968/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 23,146 |
| Vacant Units | 2,021 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dickson County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 55,592 residents. With a median age of 38.97, it is a middle-aged county.
Dickson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,070 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Dickson County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $269,869 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $967. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Dickson County are primarily White (87.32%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Dickson County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37029 | Burns | 6,737 | $91,571 | $362,100 | $916 | 0.9% | 42.3% |
| 37036 | Charlotte | 6,653 | $72,277 | $254,900 | $878 | 2.3% | 22.7% |
| 37051 | Cumberland Furnace | 3,712 | $63,406 | $229,700 | $851 | 3.3% | 24.2% |
| 37055 | Dickson | 28,567 | $69,283 | $258,200 | $1,034 | 4.3% | 29.9% |
| 37165 | Slayden | 21 | $24,375 | $137,500 | — | 0.0% | 15.0% |
| 37181 | Vanleer | 1,520 | $64,583 | $172,900 | $722 | 4.1% | 23.0% |
| 37187 | White Bluff | 8,382 | $71,049 | $283,100 | $952 | 1.3% | 32.3% |