Dickens, Texas

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Population in 2022: 209 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -37.0%
 
Males: 93  (44.6%)
Females: 116  (55.4%)
Median resident age:

56.1 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79229.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,455 (it was $19,875 in 2000)
Dickens:

$40,455
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,976 (it was $13,024 in 2000)

Dickens city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $28,929 (it was $26,900 in 2000)
Dickens:

$28,929
TX:

$275,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Dickens: 75.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.1%
(11.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 63.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Dickens, TX (2022)
    • 12260.4%White alone
    • 4924.3%Hispanic
    • 2411.9%Black alone
    • 21.0%Two or more races

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Ancestries: Irish (29.6%), German (5.1%), Icelander (5.1%), English (3.1%), European (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2550 feet

Land area: 0.98 square miles.

Population density: 214 people per square mile   (very low).

Dickens, Texas map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

2.0%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dickens city:

0.7% ($199)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lubbock, TX (60.2 miles , pop. 199,564).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (211.7 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (241.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Spur, TX (3.2 miles ),
Roaring Springs, TX (4.4 miles ),
Girard, TX (4.5 miles),
Crosbyton, TX (4.8 miles ),
Matador, TX (5.2 miles ),
Jayton, TX (5.5 miles ),
Ralls, TX (5.6 miles ),
Guthrie, TX (5.8 miles )

Latitude: 33.62 N, Longitude: 100.83 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Wild Boar Capital

Area code: 806

Distribution of median household income in Dickens, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dickens, TX in 2022
Dickens satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+3.4%).
Most common industries in Dickens, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (20.3%)
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.1%)
  • Public administration (11.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.4%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (30.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (18.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.6%)
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
Most common occupations in Dickens, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other construction workers and helpers (13.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.4%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6.5%)
  • Bus drivers (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (15.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)

Average climate in Dickens, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Dickens-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Dickens city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 6/6/1989, a category F3 tornado 12.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dickens-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 471% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 41.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 266.8 miles away from Dickens center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 274.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 294.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 158.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/11/2011 at 12:27:44, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 53.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dickens County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dickens topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dickens:

  • Texas Tech University (about 61 miles; Lubbock, TX; Full-time enrollment: 29,251)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 62 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 65 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • South Plains College (about 89 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • Vernon College (about 95 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • Howard College (about 102 miles; Big Spring, TX; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • Abilene Christian University (about 103 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 4,025)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dickens: Dickens Volunteer Fire Department (A), Dickens County Museum (B), Dickens County Ambulance Service Storage (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.3%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households
5 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
3 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Dickens:

Marital status in Dickens, TX
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 43.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 17.4%

For population 25 years and over in Dickens:

  • High school or higher: 76.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.6
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dickens, TX (based on Dickens County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,23612
Catholic2741
Mainline Protestant1601
None774-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Dickens County:

4.01 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

16.03 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Dickens County:

16.03 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dickens County:

9.8%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
Texas:

26.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.6%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.5%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.2%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Dickens:

10.3%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Dickens:

6.9
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.7%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Dickens:

54.3%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.8%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dickens, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$3,639$43,6681$1,229
Other Government Administration 1$3,449$41,3880$0
Totals for Government 2$7,088$42,5281$1,229

Strongest AM radio stations in Dickens:

  • KCLR (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RALLS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KJTV (950 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Dickens:

  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)

Dickens fatal accident list:

Dec 14, 2015 08:56 AM, Us-8s/Sr-114, Sr-70, Lat: 33.621722, Lon: -100.844214, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 25, 1993 03:10 PM, 82, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.0mTotal length
  • $38,000Total costs
  • 5,480Total average daily traffic
  • 1,057Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,756Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Dickens)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Us82 .9 Mi E Of Sh70 (Lat: 33.626194 Lon: -100.828750), Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WNXE413, Licensee ID: L00003043,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.0600 MHz, 47.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2001, Expiration Date: 08/29/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2011, Registrant: State Of; Texas Dept. Of Transportation Texas, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701-2483, Phone: (512) 506-5141, Fax: (512) 506-5135, Email:

  • 1/4 Mi Ne (Lat: 33.625917 Lon: -100.829306), Call Sign: KLY247,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.270 MHz, 159.270 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2023, Expiration Date: 12/13/2033, Registrant: Texas Parks And Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Rd Bldg D, Austin, TX 78744, Phone: (512) 389-8096, Fax: (512) 389-8081, Email:

  • Base Of Twr 700 N Of Us 82 300 Of Texas Hwy Dept Tower (Lat: 33.625917 Lon: -100.829306), Call Sign: KNAJ358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2021, Expiration Date: 04/04/2031, Registrant: South Plains Emergency Medical Services, Inc., Lubbock, TX 79453-3597, Phone: (806) 791-2582, Fax: (806) 791-5260, Email:

  • 2 Mi W (Lat: 33.632028 Lon: -100.841528), Call Sign: WNQC837, Licensee ID: L00050824,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.475 MHz, 462.475 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/2003, Expiration Date: 12/23/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2008, Registrant: Sprint Communications Company, LP, 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4035

  • Dickens LMR TS, 2 Mi N Of Dickens On Hwy 70 Then 1/4 Mi W On Dirt Rd (Lat: 33.654111 Lon: -100.846250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 97.3 m, Call Sign: WPLX404, Licensee ID: L00268142,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.412 MHz, 855.862 MHz, 855.012 MHz, 857.287 MHz, 859.362 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2023, Expiration Date: 03/31/2033, Certifier: Richard Schertz, Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation

  • Call Sign: WPUQ205,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.890 MHz, 154.950 MHz, 155.520 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2022, Expiration Date: 04/11/2032, Certifier: Woodie Mcarthur, Registrant: South Plains Communications, 5811 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79407, Phone: (806) 795-5823, Fax: (806) 795-2444, Email:

  • 2 Miles N Of Dickens On Hwy 70 Then 1/4mi W On Dirt Rd Matador Ts (Lat: 33.653611 Lon: -100.845833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 89.3 m, Call Sign: WQCF642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.037 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2014, Expiration Date: 02/22/2025, Certifier: Jason D Griffith, Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, 850 Tech Center Drive, Gahanna, OH 43230, Phone: (614) 883-7265, Fax: (614) 716-3535, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1455P, N1455P, N-1455P, Serial Number: 23-518, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 04/10/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Steven C Bernstein, Po Box 265, Dickens, TX 79229
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2140G, N2140G, N-2140G, Serial Number: 51440, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 08/21/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 08/15/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Malcolm L Boger, Po Box 176, Dickens, TX 79229
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2622W, N2622W, N-2622W, Serial Number: 3295, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 01/06/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 01/02/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Steven C Bernstein, Po Box 265, Dickens, TX 79229
  • Aircraft: BOEING E75 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4563N, N4563N, N-4563N, Serial Number: 75-8369, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Steven C Bernstein, Po Box 265, Dickens, TX 79229
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 61663, N61663, N-61663, Serial Number: 17264712, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 07/05/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Steven C Bernstein, Po Box 265, Dickens, TX 79229
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 97383, N97383, N-97383, Serial Number: 108-383, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/20/1946, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Jake S Jenkins, Hc 2 Box 26, Dickens, TX 79229
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/19/2017

Most common first names in Dickens, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John873.3 years
Charles776.7 years
Mary685.5 years
William676.0 years
Gladys575.0 years
Emma384.6 years
James384.3 years
Lorene379.0 years
Richard358.4 years
Grace286.0 years
Most common last names in Dickens, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Holly779.6 years
Koonsman681.8 years
Shaw675.0 years
Jackson679.8 years
Adams568.8 years
Conaway578.4 years
Edwards577.4 years
Scott575.0 years
White467.2 years
Laster471.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dickens, TX
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.0%Electricity
  • 6.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dickens, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity


Dickens compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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