Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dickinson, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,753

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.7%9,511

Hispanic/Latino

40.9%8,890

Black

10.2%2,227

Two or More

4.2%909

Asian

0.7%145

Other

0.3%71

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%563

High School Diploma

18.9%2,513

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%1,240

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%2,363

Associate's Degree

8.1%1,078

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%2,430

Master's Degree

6%798

Professional Degree

0.6%77

Doctorate

0.6%81

HS or Higher

83.8%

BA or Higher

25.5%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$278,000

Median Renti

$1,231

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%5,541

Renter-Occupied

28.2%2,181

Total Units

8,291

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

232

$500–$750

145

$750–$1,000

172

$1,000–$1,250

484

$1,250–$1,500

354

$1,500–$2,000

415

$2,000+

191

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%273

2010–2019

13.6%1,128

2000–2009

16.3%1,354

1990–1999

10.4%860

1980–1989

14.4%1,193

1970–1979

26.1%2,160

1960–1969

10.3%852

1950–1959

4%328

1940–1949

1.2%100

1939 or earlier

0.5%43

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.7%4,221

Electricity

41.1%3,173

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%207

Solar

0.7%56

No Fuel

0.5%37

Other

0.2%15

Wood

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,779

Mean Household Incomei

$102,661

Per Capita Incomei

$36,439

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

10,941

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers98 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,59811.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,659

Philippines

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

10,203

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,048(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.7%Insured

16.3%Uninsured