In Dickenson, Virginia, the median home price is $119,115, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $47,254; the population is 13,733; schools rate 7.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 148.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dickenson at a glance
Population
13,733
Median Household Income
$47,254
Typical Home Value
$119,115
School District Rating
7.9
Violent Crime Rate
148.1
Avg Commute Time
28.9
About Dickenson
Dickenson has a population of 13,733. The median home value is $119,115, 75% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $47,254 (49% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Sand Lick, Ervinton, and Clintwood.
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 Dickenson
5 towns, by population.
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Dickenson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dickenson?
- Dickenson has a population of 13,733 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dickenson?
- The median home value in Dickenson is $119,115. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dickenson?
- Median household income in Dickenson is $47,254 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dickenson in?
- Dickenson is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Dickenson?
- Dickenson contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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