Dickson County, Tennessee: commercial real estate data.
Dickson County, Tennessee had an estimated 57,641 residents on July 1, 2024, up 6.1 percent since the 2020 census base of 54,317, across 490 square miles. County output reached $2.98 bn in 2024, 1,100 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 37 7(a) approvals worth $14.0 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Dickson County
How many people live in Dickson County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202455,983
- Households21,757
- Average household size2.57
- Median household income$75,003
- Median age39.1
- Median gross rent$1,015 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$306,400
- Home value to household income4.1 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income16.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher22.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over39,136
- Population under 1812,623
- Share under 1822.5 percent
- Population 65 and over9,415
- Share 65 and over16.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6433,945
- Civilian labor force28,510
- Unemployment rate3.4 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over65.8 percent
- Rank by population among Tennessee counties29th of 95
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included939th of 3,222
Dickson County is the 29th largest of 95 Tennessee counties by population. A median home costs 4.1 times median household income, which is seriously unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.5 percent against 16.8 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Dickson County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202457,641
- Census 2020 base population54,317
- Population change since the 2020 census base6.12 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024806
- Births, 2024655
- Deaths, 2024684
- Natural change, 2024-29
- Net domestic migration, 2024775
- Net international migration, 202457
- Total net migration, 2024832
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20243,268
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents393rd of 3,144
The county has grown 6.12 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Dickson County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,759
- People arriving, from those returns3,322
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,440
- Net household movement319
- Adjusted gross income arriving$110.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$33.1 m
- Average income of an arriving household$62,719
- Average income of a leaving household$53,594
- Largest single originDavidson County (319 households)
- Largest single destinationDavidson County (189 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | 319 | 525 | $20.8 m |
| Williamson County | 139 | 281 | $11.4 m |
| Hickman County | 135 | 262 | $5.6 m |
| Montgomery County | 115 | 226 | $6.0 m |
| Cheatham County | 111 | 200 | $5.7 m |
| Humphreys County | 81 | 165 | $3.1 m |
| Rutherford County | 69 | 135 | $4.4 m |
| Sumner County | 46 | 75 | $2.2 m |
Households arriving report $9,125 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Davidson County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Dickson County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.98 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.83 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20245.5 percent
- GDP change over five years38.9 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Tennessee areas BEA publishes26th of 95
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes985th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$53,257
Output grew 5.5 percent in the latest year and 38.9 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Dickson County
- Covered employment, annual average18,872
- Establishments reporting1,422
- Average annual pay$51,716
- Average weekly wage$995
- Manufacturing, employment3,461
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$65,763
- Health care and social assistance, employment3,118
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$55,618
- Retail trade, employment2,470
- Retail trade, average annual pay$37,004
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,926
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$22,197
- Construction, employment1,239
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment1,064
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3,461 | 76 | $65,763 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3,118 | 173 | $55,618 |
| Retail trade | 2,470 | 220 | $37,004 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,926 | 128 | $22,197 |
| Construction | 1,239 | 179 | $66,606 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 1,064 | 69 | $28,717 |
| Wholesale trade | 700 | 62 | $78,932 |
| Finance and insurance | 568 | 92 | $75,037 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,461 jobs, 18.3 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Dickson County?
- Establishments, all industries1,100
- Employment at those establishments15,749
- Annual payroll$759.1 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents19.6
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Dickson County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024376
- Declared construction value permitted$90.8 m
- Single family units authorized353
- Multifamily units authorized23
- Multifamily share of units6.1 percent
- Average declared value per unit$241,424
- Units authorized per 1,000 households17.3
Single-family homes are 93.9 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
Dickson County
SBA loans in Dickson County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded37
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$14.0 m
- Average 7(a) approval$379,227
- Median 7(a) approval$110,000
- 10th percentile approval$25,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,104,800
- Largest single approval$2,800,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)218
- Jobs per approval5.9
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active15
- Distinct industries receiving approvals26
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer18.9 percent
- Loans on real estate terms7
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter27
- Franchise loans2
- Franchise share of approvals5.4 percent
- Most active lenderU.S. Bank, National Association (15)
- 504 approvals recorded2
- 504 gross approval dollars$2.0 m
- Average 504 approval$988,500
- Median 504 approval$988,500
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval15.5
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved15.7
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$16.0 m
The average approval of $379,227 sits well above the median of $110,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 18.9 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Dickson County
Do SBA loans in Dickson County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded9
- Paid in full8
- Charged off1
- Status: Paid in full8
- Status: Exempt from disclosure23
- Status: Charged off1
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 9 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Dickson County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Dickson, approvals21
- White Bluff, approvals5
- Burns, approvals5
- Charlotte, approvals3
- Vanleer, approvals2
- Bon Aqua, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson | 21 | $7,517,600 |
| White Bluff | 5 | $1,195,900 |
| Burns | 5 | $385,000 |
| Charlotte | 3 | $3,251,900 |
| Vanleer | 2 | $1,636,000 |
| Bon Aqua | 1 | $45,000 |
Dickson accounts for 21 approvals against 5 in White Bluff. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Dickson County
How large is Dickson County?
- Land area490 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Tennessee counties40th of 95
- Width, east to west23.9 mi
- Height, north to south25.9 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land114
- Establishments per square mile2.24
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Dickson County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Dickson County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 470046
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book5
- Of those, participating in the NFIP5
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Dickson County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Dickson County (community 470046), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Dickson County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202455,983
- Households21,757
- Average household size2.57
- Median household income$75,003
- Median age39.1
Common questions
Dickson County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Dickson County, Tennessee?
The Census Bureau estimates 57,641 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 55,983, in 21,757 households, ranking 29th of 95 Tennessee counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Dickson County's population growing?
The population has grown 6.12 percent since the 2020 census base of 54,317, to 57,641 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 655 births against 684 deaths, with net migration of 832. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Dickson County?
$75,003. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $306,400, which is 4.1 times income, and median gross rent is $1,015 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Dickson County?
1,100 establishments, employing 15,749 people with an annual payroll of $759.1 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Dickson County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,461 jobs, 18.3 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 18,872 jobs at an average annual pay of $51,716, or $995 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Dickson County?
37 7(a) approvals totaling $14.0 m since FY2020, across 15 lenders, with a median approval of $110,000, plus 2 504 approvals worth $2.0 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Dickson County?
376 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $90.8 m. Multifamily was 6.1 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Dickson County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Dickson County come from?
The largest single origin is Davidson County, with 319 households. Arriving households report an average income of $62,719 against $53,594 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Dickson County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Dickson County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Dickson County
Cities and places in Dickson.
6 Census places lie wholly or partly in Dickson County. All 6 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson | city | 16,424 | 21 | Wholly in this county |
| White Bluff | town | 4,080 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Charlotte | town | 2,164 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Burns | town | 1,884 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Vanleer | town | 666 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Slayden | town | 189 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 37 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Dickson County, the largest being Bon Aqua (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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