Dickson County, Tennessee
Dickson County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Dickson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,666 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,376 inhabitants. Its county seat is Charlotte. The county was created 223 years ago in 1802.
County Snapshot
Dickson County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
6
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DicksonPopulation 15,543
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Quick Facts about Dickson County
| Population | 54,376 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Dickenson County, Dickinson County, Dickinson County, Dickinson County |
| Area | 1272 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1491,-87.3567 |
| Named for | William Dickson |
| Altitude | 804 feet / 245 meters |
| Capital | Charlotte |
| Establishment | January 01, 1803 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:25:17 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 43 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dickson County is located at 36°8'57"N 87°21'24"W (36.1490500, -87.3566600). It has 6 neighbors: Cheatham County, Hickman County, Houston County, Humphreys County, Montgomery County and Williamson County.
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The largest city of Dickson County is Dickson with a population of 15,543. Other cities include, White Bluff population 3,689, Charlotte population 1,610, Burns population 1,550 and Vanleer population 426. See all Dickson County cities & populated places.
Dickson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson | 15,543 | City in Tennessee, USA |
| White Bluff | 3,689 | City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Charlotte | 1,610 | Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Burns | 1,550 | Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Vanleer | 426 | Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Slayden | 207 | Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Official website of Dickson County
Official Website- Charlotte
Demographics
The population of Dickson County increased by 8.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,666 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,982 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,214 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,164 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,465 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 51,334 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51,900 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,774 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,446 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,948 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,376 | 0.79% | estimation process |
People born in Dickson County (2)
People born in Dickson County, including judge Felix Ives Batson, businessman Herschel Lynn Greer, .
More notable people
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |