Total Population
18,215
Population
Growth Rate
-0.21%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
26.900
Dickinson County, Kansas is centrally located, vibrant and growing. This entrepreneurial hub is home to many locally grown businesses that span the manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and service industries. As such, the county’s economy is strong and diverse. Entrepreneurs and business owners of all sizes are finding that Dickinson County is one of the most affordable places to do business, there is access to top-talent and our quality of life is excellent too.
Below, you’ll find information on Dickinson County as a whole. To learn about the specific communities of Abilene, Carlton, Chapman, Enterprise, Herington, Hope, Manchester, Solomon or Woodbine, click on their individual community pages.
Total Population
18,215
Population
Growth Rate
-0.21%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
26.900
Households
7,648
Owner Occupied
5,715
Renter Occupied
1,933
Vacant
1,188
Median Household
$66,145 $75,647
Average Household
$92,091 $104,367
Per Capita
$38,686 $44,541
Total Businesses
851
Total Employed
6,819
Workers 16+
8,752
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
75
Employed
1,146
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
33
Employed
906
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
73
Employed
773
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
101
Employed
688
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
611
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
46
Employed
484
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
5,167
Non-Resident Commuters
3,506
Drive Alone
6,684
Carpooled
810
Public
26
Work At Home
689