Dickinson County

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.

 

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Dickinson County19,34419,75418,16017,919

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-41,2861,0421,004
5-91,3711,1291,117
10-141,3461,1591,207
15-191,3381,0401,058
20-24909829743
25-291,0541,039783
30-341,0991,0671,047
35-391,1311,0551,108
40-441,1751,0941,069
45-491,5099921,096
50-541,5531,103974
55-591,3441,2921,087
60-641,0731,3661,242
65-698961,2131,286
70-747869671,103
75-79647720825
80-84603498591
85+634555579
18+14,85914,15213,897
Median Age424344

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Dickinson County2023
Total18,160.00
White Alone90.97
Black Alone0.64
American Indian Alone0.49
Asian Alone0.44
Pacific Islander Alone0.13
Some Other Race1.43
Two or More Races5.89
Hispanic Origin5.24
Diversity Index25.10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Dickinson County2023 - 2028
Population-0.27%
Households-0.09%
Families-0.10%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households7,9038,0737,5867,552
Housing Units8,6868,9728,7948,772
Owner Occupied Units5,5015,541
Renter Occupied Units2,0852,011
Vacant Units1,2081,220

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Dickinson County20232028
Median Home Value$148,112$159,574
Average Home Value$173,355$184,015
<$50,000339308
$50,000 - $99,9991,3541,236
$100,000 - $149,9991,0991,004
$150,000 - $199,9991,0941,162
$200,000 - $249,999570606
$250,000 - $299,999377441
$300,000 - $399,999454532
$400,000 - $499,999106124
$500,000 - $749,9997385
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later246
2000-2009553
1990-1999525
1980-1989625
1970-19791,121
1960-1969713
1950-19591,219
1940-1949501
1939 or Before3,345

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Dickinson County20232028
Median Household$62,582$71,325
Average Household$87,422$99,699
Per Capita$36,535$42,035

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Dickinson County2023
<$15,000668
$15,000 - $24,999616
$25,000 - $34,999522
$35,000 - $49,9991,075
$50,000 - $74,9991,517
$75,000 - $99,999995
$100,000 - $149,9991,413
$150,000 - $199,999363
$200,000+417

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+8,915
In-County Residents5,430
Out-of-County Residents3,392
Drive Alone6,836
Carpooled954
Public Transport33
Work at Home653
Less than 5 minutes870
5-9 minutes1,748
10-14 minutes1,125
15-19 minutes798
20-24 minutes649
25-29 minutes599
30-34 minutes1,013
35-39 minutes394
40-44 minutes309
45-59 minutes411
60-89 minutes201
90+ minutes145
Average Travel Time21

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees6,436
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt67
Mining6
Utilities68
Construction195
Manufacturing599
Wholesale Trade188
  
Retail Trade761
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers179
Furn & Home Furnish Str5
Electronics & Appl Store9
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip55
Food & Beverage Stores276
Health/Pers Care Stores27
Gasoline Stations65
Clothing/Accessory Store10
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music64
General Merchandise Str71
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse165
Information226
  
Finance & Insurance249
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn142
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv38
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other69
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing81
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv221
Legal Services20
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises23
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt54
Educational Services787
HealthCare/Social Assist1,094
Arts/Entertainment/Rec123
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs485
Accommodation89
Food Srv/Drinking Places396
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin339
Auto Repair/Maintenance49
Public Administration Emp686

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Dickinson County2023
Some High School571
Graduated High School3,598
Associates Degree1,413
Bachelor's Degree2,470
Graduate Degree901

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses835
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus21
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus8
Construction Bus54
Manufacturing Bus20
Wholesale Trade Bus24
  
Retail Trade Bus107
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus15
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus9
Food & Beverage Stores Bus19
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus6
Gasoline Stations Bus9
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus26
General Merchandise Str Bus14
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus28
Information Bus19
  
Finance & Insurance Bus55
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus21
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus7
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus27
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus36
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus40
Legal Services Bus7
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus4
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus12
Educational Services Bus32
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus68
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus25
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus47
Accommodation Bus14
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus33
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus122
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus14
Public Administration Bus78

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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