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Dickinson County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Dickinson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 18,637
- +1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,016
- Median household income
- $68,417
- +36.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $146,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,262
- Highest market score
- 84
- Auto repair shops, #59 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 18,637 people live in Dickinson County, in 8,016 households. Population estimates show Dickinson County grew 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Dickinson County is $68,417 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 36.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Dickinson County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (61).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dickinson County are for auto repair shops (84), medical and dental practices (74) and dentists and orthodontists (71). Dickinson County ranks #59 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
For its number of households, Dickinson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for child care centers and preschools (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (48% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dickinson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dickinson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 84 | #59 of 2,378 | 13 | 16.2 | $799K | 180 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 74 | #245 of 2,394 | 40 | 49.9 | $269K | 176 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 71 | #240 of 1,886 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.8M | 182 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #361 of 2,222 | 8 | 10.0 | $3.6M | 120 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #387 of 2,401 | 31 | 38.7 | $335K | 125 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 63 | #640 of 2,405 | 67 | 83.6 | $436K | 118 | 26 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #617 of 2,210 | 10 | 12.5 | $1.5M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #680 of 2,261 | 6 | 7.5 | $7.8M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 61 | #558 of 2,088 | 8 | 10.0 | $779K | 118 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 60 | #744 of 2,405 | 36 | 44.9 | $811K | 122 | 12 |
| Real estate | 56 | #778 of 2,229 | 16 | 20.0 | Index only | 156 | 4 |
| Gyms | 54 | #761 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.2M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,035 of 2,385 | 25 | 31.2 | $301K | 141 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,079 of 2,358 | 13 | 16.2 | $2.1M | 86 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,112 of 2,402 | 15 | 18.7 | $3.1M | 92 | 6 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,213 of 2,090 | 12 | 15.0 | $2.4M | 48 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,281 of 2,176 | 16 | 20.0 | Index only | 124 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #1,088 of 1,771 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.6M | 93 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,300 of 1,889 | 8 | 10.0 | $3.6M | 88 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,387 of 2,063 | 9 | 11.2 | $3.2M | 88 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,534 of 2,070 | 7 | 8.7 | $6.7M | 72 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 30 | #1,819 of 2,272 | 20 | 25.0 | $814K | 65 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,053 of 2,339 | 22 | 27.4 | $342K | 79 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #1,282 of 1,472 | 7 | 8.7 | $179K | 26 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 25 | #1,939 of 2,057 | 17 | 21.2 | $1.2M | 51 | 17 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 22 | #1,634 of 1,707 | 9 | 11.2 | $2.3M | 49 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 22 | #2,085 of 2,200 | 19 | 23.7 | $331K | 38 | 6 |
| Pet stores | 18 | #914 of 974 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 28 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 17 | #1,418 of 1,485 | 8 | 10.0 | $787K | 29 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 15 | #1,553 of 1,611 | 12 | 15.0 | $235K | 23 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.7M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $3.7M | 292 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $5.2M | 44 | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $3.7M | 30 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.7M | 86 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $5.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.1M | 107 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.6M | 201 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 286 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 138 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Dickinson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.4M | $1,296 | 135 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26.8M | $3,342 | 129 |
| Food away from home | $29.2M | $3,642 | 89 |
| Groceries | $46.9M | $5,852 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.5M | $939 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.8M | $352 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.2M | $778 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.7M | $1,340 | 104 |
| Pets | $6.3M | $785 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.8M | $1,850 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.3M | $2,031 | 104 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.9M | $2,612 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.4M | $1,170 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $108M | $13,473 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Dickinson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,637+1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,016
- Median age
- 43.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 847 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $68,417+36.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,390
- Median home value
- $146,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,262
- Daytime population
- 16,749Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dickinson County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Dickinson County at 18,637 people in 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,016 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 36.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Dickinson County, KS spend?
Households in Dickinson County spend about $108M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.9M on groceries and $29.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dickinson County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dickinson County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Dickinson County, auto repair shops (84), medical and dental practices (74) and dentists and orthodontists (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #59 of 2,378 scored counties.
How does Dickinson County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Dickinson County is $68,417, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $146,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for child care centers and preschools (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (48% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 30 of the 56 business types have a score in Dickinson County, each ranked against other counties.
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