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Dickinson, ND

Founded 1882Stark CountyElev. 735 m
Population
25,216
Median home
$252,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Dickinson

Dickinson is home to roughly 25,216 residents. Dickinson was founded in 1882 and sits in Stark County. The median age is 33.3 and the median household income is $76,964. Homes carry a median value of $252,400, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,216
Median age
33.3
Median household income
$76,964
Per-capita income
$39,596
Poverty rate
11.8%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
17.6 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Black3%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.9%
Sales & office19%
Production, transportation & material moving17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.1%
Service12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$252,400
Median gross rent
$963/mo
Owner-occupied
58.2%
Median year built
1988
Households
10,270
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Dickinson has 12 public schools — 7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ROUGHRIDER HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DICKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HEART RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
P S BERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
PRAIRIE ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ROUGHRIDER ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ACADEMYElementary
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime29% below national
Dickinson273
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 23% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% below national
Dickinson1,859
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dickinson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dickinson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Stark County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dickinson is in Stark County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dickinson was founded in 1882 and sits in Stark County. Elevation ~735 m.

Map of Dickinson
Dickinson, ND
Where Dickinson is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonDickinson
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stark County CourthouseUS Post Office--DickinsonElks Club and Store Building--Dickenson Lodge #1137Dickinson (Carnegie Area) Public Library
Notable people from Dickinson
Kellan LutzByron DorganKelly M. ArmstrongDorothy StickneyMalachi RitscherAustin DufaultMitch MalloyBob BergloffBill SwainDoug Beaudoin
People searches in Dickinson
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Beulah (55 mi)Bowman (57 mi)Hazen (62 mi)Watford (67 mi)New (77 mi)Garrison (83 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dickinson, ND (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dickinson, North Dakota.

Joseph Tillman Robinson, 41
Dickinson · Stark County · 58601
Hoang Hai Nguyen, 52
Dickinson · Stark County · 58601
AKA Anthony Nguyen
Michael Brian Jones, 62
Dickinson · Stark County · 58601

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dickinson — frequently asked

What is the population of Dickinson, North Dakota?
Dickinson has a population of about 25,216, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dickinson?
The median home value in Dickinson is $252,400, and the median gross rent is $963/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dickinson safe? What is the crime rate?
Dickinson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 273 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dickinson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Stark County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Dickinson?
Dickinson has 12 public schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dickinson?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Dickinson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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