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Dickson County
countyDickson County, Tennessee
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 47043
- Country
- United States
- County
- Dickson County
Geography
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
- Total Area
- 491 sq mi
- Land Area
- 490 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.15
- Longitude
- -87.36
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and mild winters. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year.
- Notable Features
- Cumberland River (northeast border) · Harpeth River (eastern border) · Piney River · Ruskin Cave
- Neighboring Areas
- Montgomery County (north) · Cheatham County (east) · Williamson County (southeast) · Hickman County (south) · Humphreys County (southwest) · Houston County (northwest)
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 54,315
- Est. Population (2026)
- 59,253
- Median Age
- 39.1
- Median Income
- $75,003
- Poverty Rate
- 10.86%
- Family Households
- 70.3%
- Owner-Occupied
- 76.6%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 88.54% White, 3.74% Black or African American, with smaller percentages for other races, Native American, Asian, and multiracial populations.
Governance
- Government Type
- County Commission
- Governing Body
- County Commission
- School District
- Dickson County School District
- Municipal Services
- Law Enforcement · Road Maintenance · Public Meetings are Livestreamed
Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.1%
- Economic Profile
- Diverse employment base · Thriving retail growth
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Manufacturing · Retail Trade
Education
- School Districts
- Dickson County School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson · Nashville State Community College - Dickson
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate 40 · U.S. Highway 70 · State Highway 46
- Utilities
- Municipal Water · Fiber/Broadband
- Major Facilities
- Dickson County Courthouse · Hospitals
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Montgomery Bell State Park · Lakeview Park/City Lake · Luther Lake · Henslee Park
- Parks & Trails
- Montgomery Bell State Park Trails · Henslee Park Trails · City Lake · Luther Lake
History
- Founded
- 1803
- Named After
- William Dickson, a Nashville physician and U.S. Congressman
- Historical Significance
- Early center of iron production in Tennessee. Home to Tennessee's oldest courthouse in continuous use.
- Key Events
- Establishment of Cumberland Furnace iron works in 1796 · 1833 Tornado that destroyed Charlotte · Establishment of Montgomery Bell State Park during the New Deal