Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dickinson, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,388

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%5,169

Two or More

3.1%166

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%37

Asian

0.3%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%126

High School Diploma

37.7%1,427

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%214

Some College (1+ yr)

4.4%168

Associate's Degree

6.3%237

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%919

Master's Degree

9.8%372

Professional Degree

1.8%68

Doctorate

1.2%46

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

37.1%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$390,500

Median Renti

$790

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.4%1,823

Renter-Occupied

5.6%109

Total Units

2,175

Homeownership

94.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%74

$50K–$100K

2.6%47

$100K–$150K

0.9%17

$150K–$200K

7.4%134

$200K–$300K

21.2%387

$300K–$500K

32.6%594

$500K–$1M

27.1%494

$1M+

4.2%76

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%15

2010–2019

5.7%124

2000–2009

26.1%568

1990–1999

15.1%328

1980–1989

20%436

1970–1979

8.2%178

1960–1969

2.3%49

1950–1959

1.5%32

1940–1949

2.8%61

1939 or earlier

17.7%384

Heating Fuel

Electricity

35.4%684

Bottled/LP Gas

28.4%549

Fuel Oil

18.9%366

Wood

8.9%171

Utility Gas

2.6%50

Solar

2.3%44

Other

1.8%34

No Fuel

1.8%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,716

Mean Household Incomei

$163,771

Per Capita Incomei

$60,401

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

2,634

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%48

$10K–$15K

0.8%16

$15K–$20K

0.7%13

$20K–$25K

1.7%33

$25K–$30K

2.9%56

$35K–$40K

3.9%75

$40K–$45K

2.1%40

$45K–$50K

2.7%53

$50K–$60K

4.2%81

$60K–$75K

7.8%151

$75K–$100K

17.9%346

$100K–$125K

6.5%126

$125K–$150K

6.5%126

$150K–$200K

18.3%353

$200K+

21.5%415

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2284.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,520

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,522

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

260(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured