Dickinson
City in Galveston County, Texas

Dickinson is a city in Galveston County, Texas, with 20,847 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is League City, 4.1 miles NW.
- 20,847residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 2,092 / sq mipopulation density
- 77539ZIP code
About Dickinson
Dickinson is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States, within Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area. Its population was 20,847 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Dickinson
- Median household income
- $91,779
- Median home value
- $278,000
- Median rent
- $1,231/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Dickinson had 20,847 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,847 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,092 per sq mi (808 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dickinson at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,847 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.97 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4517° N, 95.0562° W |
| ZIP code | 77539 |
| Official website | ci.dickinson.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4820344 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dickinson
- League City4.1 mi NW
- Santa Fe5.2 mi SW
- Bacliff5.7 mi NE
- Kemah5.8 mi N
- Clear Lake Shores6.6 mi N
- Webster6.6 mi NW
- Nassau Bay6.7 mi N
- La Marque6.8 mi SE
- San Leon7.4 mi E
- El Lago8.3 mi N
- Taylor Lake Village8.4 mi N
- Friendswood9.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson
What county is Dickinson in?
Dickinson is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of Dickinson, TX?
20,847 people lived in Dickinson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dickinson, TX?
The ZIP code of Dickinson is 77539.
What is the elevation of Dickinson?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dickinson?
League City (4.1 mi), Santa Fe (5.2 mi), Bacliff (5.7 mi), Kemah (5.8 mi), Clear Lake Shores (6.6 mi).
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