Dickson
City in Dickson County, Tennessee

Dickson is a city in Dickson County, Tennessee, with 16,058 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 804 ft (245 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burns, 2.7 miles E.
- 16,058residents (2020 Census)
- 804 ftelevation · 245 m
- 20.6 sq miland area · 53.3 km²
- 780 / sq mipopulation density
- 37055ZIP code
About Dickson
Dickson is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Located in Dickson County. It is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Dickson's population was 16,058.
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Living in Dickson
- Median household income
- $69,678
- Median home value
- $292,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Dickson had 16,058 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,058 |
|---|---|
| Density | 780 per sq mi (301 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dickson at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Dickson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,058 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.59 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0633° N, 87.3689° W |
| ZIP code | 37055 |
| Official website | cityofdickson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4720620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dickson
- Burns2.7 mi E
- Charlotte8.6 mi N
- White Bluff9.1 mi E
- Bon Aqua Junction9.9 mi S
- Lyles10.0 mi S
- Wrigley11.3 mi S
- Vanleer12.8 mi N
- Kingston Springs14.6 mi E
- Fairview14.6 mi E
- McEwen15.2 mi W
- Slayden16.7 mi N
- Centerville16.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dickson
What county is Dickson in?
Dickson is in Dickson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Dickson, TN?
16,058 people lived in Dickson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dickson, TN?
The ZIP code of Dickson is 37055.
What is the elevation of Dickson?
804 feet (245 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dickson?
Burns (2.7 mi), Charlotte (8.6 mi), White Bluff (9.1 mi), Bon Aqua Junction (9.9 mi), Lyles (10.0 mi).
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