Dickson

City in Dickson County, Tennessee

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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.

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, TN population

Dickson had 16,058 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,058
Density780 per sq mi (301 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dickson at a glance

StateTennessee (TN)
CountyDickson County
TypeCity
Population16,058 (2020)
Land area20.59 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates36.0633° N, 87.3689° W
ZIP code37055
Official websitecityofdickson.com
Census code (GEOID)4720620

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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