Dickens, Texas

Dickens is a city in and the county seat of Dickens County, Texas, United States.[3] The population was 286 at the 2010 census,[4] down from 332 at the 2000 census.

Water tower just outside Dickens
Dickens, Texas
City
The Dickens County Courthouse
Location of Dickens, Texas
Coordinates: 33°37′17″N 100°50′6″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyDickens
Area
 • Total1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2)
 • Land1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
2,546 ft (776 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total286
 • Density299/sq mi (115.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79229
Area code(s)806
FIPS code48-20332[1]
GNIS feature ID1356008[2]

Charles Weldon Cannon (1915–1997), a Dickens County native, made his famous boots and saddles in Dickens.

Geography

Dickens is located west of the center of Dickens County at 33°37′17″N 100°50′6″W (33.621341, -100.834987),[5] with the Croton Breaks to the east and Mackenzie Peak to the north. U.S. Route 82 passes through Dickens, leading east 30 miles (48 km) to Guthrie and west 62 miles (100 km) to Lubbock. Texas State Highway 70 crosses the west side of town, leading north 28 miles (45 km) to Matador and southeast 34 miles (55 km) to Jayton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Dickens has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), all of it land.[4]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1940465—
1950420−9.7%
1960302−28.1%
1970295−2.3%
198040938.6%
1990322−21.3%
20003323.1%
2010286−13.9%
Est. 2016252[6]−11.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 332 people, 133 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 340.1 people per square mile (130.8/km²). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 167.0/sq mi (64.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 4.52% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.04%.[1]

Of the 133 households 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median household income was $19,875 and the median family income was $31,750. Males had a median income of $22,361 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,024. About 15.5% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Dickens is served by the Spur and Patton Springs Independent School Districts.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dickens has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dickens city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. Climate Summary for Dickens, Texas
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