Dickens County Summary

Life in Dickens County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dickens County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dickens County:

  • The population in Dickens County is 1,570.

  • The median home value in Dickens County is $69,900.

  • The median income in Dickens County is $46,638.

  • The median rent in Dickens County is $533.

  • The unemployment rate in Dickens County is 9.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Dickens County is 12.3%.

  • The average high in Dickens County is 82.9° and there are 49.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dickens County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dickens County

Spur, TX Population 778

Dickens, TX Population 197

Map Of Dickens County

Dickens County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Dickens County is 82.9°.

  • There are 72.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 49.6 inches of rain each year with 2.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:30 hours of sun each day in Dickens County.

StatDickens County
Mean High82.9
Nice Days72.87
Rainfall49.6
Snowfall2.2
Sunny_hours7:30
82.9°
Average High
49.6
Inches of Rain

Dickens County Demographics

Population over time in Dickens County

The current population in Dickens County is 1,570. The population has decreased -28.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,569 -28.1%
2021 2,182 -1.0%
2020 2,203 -

Gender in Dickens County

  • Dickens County is 52.9% female with 831 female residents.

  • Dickens County is 47.1% male with 739 male residents.

Female
52.9% (831)
Male
47.1% (739)
Gender Dickens County TX USA
Female 52.9% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 47.1% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dickens County

Dickens County is:

  • 59.0% White with 927 White residents.

  • 1.9% African American with 30 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 7 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.1% Two Or More with 2 Two Or More residents.

  • 38.2% Hispanic with 599 Hispanic residents.

White
59.0% (927)
African American
1.9% (30)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (7)
Hawaiian
0.3% (5)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.1% (2)
Hispanic
38.2% (599)

Table: Dickens County By Race

Race Dickens County TX USA
White 59.0% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 1.9% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.1% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 38.2% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Dickens County, Texas

  • 7.2% of households in Dickens County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Dickens County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Dickens County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Dickens County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 23.0% of households in Dickens County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Dickens County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Dickens County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Dickens County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Dickens County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Dickens County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (113)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (86)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (145)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (120)
$35,000 to $49,999
23.0% (361)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (292)
$75,000 to $99,999
6.1% (95)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (216)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (68)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (68)
Income Dickens County TX USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 23.0% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.1% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dickens County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Dickens County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Dickens County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Dickens County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Dickens County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Dickens County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Dickens County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Dickens County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Dickens County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dickens County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (78)
9-12th Grade
9% (141)
High School / GED
40% (628)
Some College
18% (282)
Associate's Degree
7% (109)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (219)
Master's Degree
4% (62)
Professional Degree
2% (31)
Doctorate Degree
1% (15)
Education Dickens County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 40% 24% 26%
Some College 18% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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