Population 1,747 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dickens County
Household size in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Dickens County is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Dickens County has smaller households than at least four in five Texas counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Dickens County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Dickens County is older than at least four in five Texas counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dickens County: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Dickens County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dickens County
Renters in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.5% of households in Dickens County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About eight in ten owners (78.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 36.4% of the housing in Dickens County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Texas counties have a higher vacancy rate: only nine of 254.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +6 |
Dickens County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 15 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $440 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $496 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $518 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $753 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dickens County pays $753 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 36.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Dickens County has lower rents than at least four in five Texas counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dickens County
Bachelor's degrees in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Dickens County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.0%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Dickens County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Texas as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dickens County
| Period | Dickens County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Dickens County: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of Texas' 254 counties, only ten have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dickens County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens County | 2.35 | 46.2 | 8.3% | 20.5% | 36.4% | 1963 | $753 | 18.0% | 84.7% | 9.6% |
| Crosby County | 2.58 | 39.1 | 14.6% | 31.2% | 25.4% | 1964 | $671 | 15.9% | 80.9% | 7.3% |
| King County | 1.90 | 49.4 | 17.1% | 40.5% | 41.3% | 1968 | $1,302 | 38.9% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| Lubbock County | 2.52 | 34.0 | 12.4% | 44.5% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,247 | 34.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| Knox County | 2.66 | 39.7 | 8.8% | 22.6% | 30.6% | 1967 | $509 | 13.8% | 85.3% | 1.4% |
| Hockley County | 2.66 | 35.3 | 14.1% | 27.8% | 14.1% | 1978 | $836 | 18.6% | 80.7% | 4.4% |
| Baylor County | 2.28 | 47.1 | 13.4% | 33.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $550 | 26.9% | 85.6% | 4.9% |
| Cochran County | 2.58 | 36.4 | 13.8% | 35.4% | 27.8% | 1971 | $715 | 8.7% | 66.6% | 4.8% |
| Montague County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 7.6% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 1981 | $1,032 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 8.1% |
| Cooke County | 2.60 | 41.1 | 11.2% | 28.2% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,136 | 22.5% | 87.1% | 4.4% |
| Grayson County | 2.61 | 40.1 | 11.6% | 33.2% | 10.8% | 1984 | $1,343 | 24.2% | 89.5% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Pershing County, NV · Jeff Davis County, TX · Jefferson County, MS · Jenkins County, GA · Pepin County, WI · Perry County, AL · Perry County, AR · Perry County, MS · Perry County, TN · Jasper County, IL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dickens County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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