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Dickinson is a city in Galveston County, Texas, with a population of approximately 20,847.

Population21,753
Median Home Value$278,000
Median Income$91,779
Area9.96 sq mi

How Dickinson Ranks

#2
Lowest Property Taxesin Galveston County
0.23%
#2
Best Fiscal Healthin Galveston County
77 / 100

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Apr 15Board of Public WorksVideoApr 2City CouncilVideoApr 1Board of Public WorksVideoMar 31Plan CommissionVideoMar 23Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)VideoMar 18Board of Public WorksVideoMar 18Carmel Redevelopment Commission (CRC)VideoMar 17Plan CommissionVideo

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NewsAPR 03, 2026

Married since 1959: Love never faded for this Dickinson couple

Married since 1959: Love never faded for this Dickinson couple ABC13 Houston

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NewsAPR 02, 2026

58-year-old man arrested after shooting in Dickinson left 7 injured, police say

58-year-old man arrested after shooting in Dickinson left 7 injured, police say KHOU

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NewsAPR 02, 2026

Dickinson shooting: Suspect arrested after 7 people shot during birthday party

Dickinson shooting: Suspect arrested after 7 people shot during birthday party FOX 26 Houston

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