Total Population
18,160
Population
Growth Rate
-0.27%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
25.100
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.
Households
7,586
Owner Occupied
5,501
Renter Occupied
2,085
Vacant
1,208
Median Household
$62,582 $71,325
Average Household
$87,422 $99,699
Per Capita
$36,535 $42,035
Total Businesses
835
Total Employed
6,436
Workers 16+
8,915
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
68
Employed
1,094
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
32
Employed
787
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
107
Employed
761
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
78
Employed
686
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
599
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
47
Employed
485
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
5,430
Non-Resident Commuters
3,392
Drive Alone
6,836
Carpooled
954
Public
33
Work At Home
653