Dickinson
City in Stark County, North Dakota

Dickinson is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, with 25,679 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,411 ft (735 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Heart, 9.3 miles W.
- 25,679residents (2020 Census)
- 2,411 ftelevation · 735 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.2 km²
- 1,945 / sq mipopulation density
- 58601ZIP code
About Dickinson
Dickinson is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 25,679 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh most populous city in North Dakota. Dickinson, founded in 1881, is also home to Dickinson State University.
Since the North Dakota oil boom the city has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. According to the 2020 census, the city is estimated to have a population of 25,679, however, other sources have estimates of the population at 33,646 or possibly exceeding 35,000. Dickinson is home to the Ukrainian Cultural Institute, which has a museum and holds events year-round for the local Ukrainian community.
Dickinson is the principal city of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Billings and Stark counties and had a combined population of 34,591 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Dickinson
- Median household income
- $82,696
- Median home value
- $263,700
- Median rent
- $957/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Dickinson had 25,679 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,679 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,945 per sq mi (751 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dickinson at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Stark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,679 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.20 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,411 ft (735 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8927° N, 102.7973° W |
| ZIP code | 58601 |
| Official website | dickinsonnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3819620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dickinson
- South Heart9.3 mi W
- Gladstone10.7 mi E
- Taylor17.7 mi E
- Belfield18.8 mi W
- Richardton21.6 mi E
- Manning23.4 mi N
- New England24.5 mi S
- Dunn Center32.9 mi N
- Killdeer33.0 mi N
- Regent34.4 mi S
- Hebron35.5 mi E
- Amidon37.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson
What county is Dickinson in?
Dickinson is in Stark County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Dickinson, ND?
25,679 people lived in Dickinson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dickinson, ND?
The ZIP code of Dickinson is 58601.
What is the elevation of Dickinson?
2,411 feet (735 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dickinson?
South Heart (9.3 mi), Gladstone (10.7 mi), Taylor (17.7 mi), Belfield (18.8 mi), Richardton (21.6 mi).
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