Dickinson, ND Demographics

A map of Dickinson's Population by Race

Dickinson, North Dakota has an estimated population of 25,357, a slight decrease from the 25,679 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 9.1% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dickinson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dickinson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dickinson, that probability was 32.7% in 2020 and 31.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dickinson is ranked the 7th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dickinson was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dickinson's White Population

20,828 residents of Dickinson, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dickinson is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Dickinson ranks 336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dickinson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Dickinson's population has increased from 81.5% to 82.1%.

Dickinson is more White than neighboring South Heart (79.7% White). Dickinson is less White than neighboring Gladstone (89.6% White), Manning (100% White), New England (87.6% White), and Taylor (87.2% White).

Dickinson's Black Population

766 residents of Dickinson, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dickinson is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Dickinson ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dickinson's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Black residents' share of Dickinson's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

Dickinson is more Black than neighboring South Heart (0% Black), Gladstone (1.7% Black), Manning (0% Black), New England (0.7% Black), and Taylor (0% Black).

Dickinson's Asian Population

348 residents of Dickinson, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dickinson is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Dickinson ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dickinson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Asian residents' share of Dickinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Dickinson is more Asian than neighboring South Heart (0% Asian), Gladstone (0% Asian), Manning (0% Asian), and New England (0% Asian). Dickinson is less Asian than neighboring Taylor (1.7% Asian).

Dickinson's Hispanic Population

2,307 residents of Dickinson, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dickinson is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dickinson ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dickinson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Dickinson's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.1%.

Dickinson is more Hispanic than neighboring South Heart (4.6% Hispanic), Gladstone (0.9% Hispanic), Manning (0% Hispanic), New England (0% Hispanic), and Taylor (3.4% Hispanic).

Dickinson's Native American/Other Population

363 residents of Dickinson, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dickinson is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dickinson ranks 126th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dickinson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dickinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Dickinson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manning (0% Native American/Other), and Taylor (0.6% Native American/Other). Dickinson is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Heart (15.7% Native American/Other), Gladstone (3.9% Native American/Other), and New England (9.8% Native American/Other).

Dickinson's Multiracial Population

745 residents of Dickinson, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dickinson is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Dickinson ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dickinson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dickinson's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.9%.

Dickinson is more Multiracial than neighboring South Heart (0% Multiracial), Manning (0% Multiracial), and New England (2% Multiracial). Dickinson is less Multiracial than neighboring Gladstone (3.9% Multiracial), and Taylor (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.