In Dickens, Texas, the median home price is $99,556, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $49,335; the population is 1,747; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 19.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dickens at a glance
Population
1,747
Median Household Income
$49,335
Typical Home Value
$99,556
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
19.3
Avg Commute Time
24.4
About Dickens
Dickens has a population of 1,747. The median home value is $99,556, 67% below the Texas median. Median household income is $49,335 (37% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Spur and Dickens.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dickens
2 towns, by population.
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Dickens at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dickens?
- Dickens has a population of 1,747 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dickens?
- The median home value in Dickens is $99,556. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dickens?
- Median household income in Dickens is $49,335 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dickens in?
- Dickens is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Dickens?
- Dickens contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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