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Dickson County, TN market data
How Dickson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 58,662
- +7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 21,757
- Median household income
- $75,003
- +41.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $306,400
- Jobs located here
- 18,582
- Highest market score
- 78
- Insurance agencies, #276 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Dickson County has an estimated 58,662 people and 21,757 households. Population estimates show Dickson County grew 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Dickson County is $75,003, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 41.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dickson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 155, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (72).
Of the business types scored in Dickson County, insurance agencies (78), roofing and gutter companies (74) and collision repair and body shops (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #276 of 2,272 scored counties.
Dickson County is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (77% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for gyms and studios (42% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dickson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dickson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 78 | #276 of 2,272 | 32 | 14.7 | $2.1M | 164 | 19 |
| Roofing and gutters | 74 | #112 of 1,177 | 7 | 3.2 | $9M | 106 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 74 | #137 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.3 | $4.8M | 156 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 73 | #205 of 1,611 | 10 | 4.6 | $953K | 95 | 7 |
| Gyms | 72 | #186 of 1,792 | 10 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #193 of 1,490 | 8 | 3.7 | $3M | 126 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 71 | #185 of 1,302 | 6 | 2.8 | $4M | 128 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 70 | #254 of 2,088 | 19 | 8.7 | $810K | 122 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 67 | #303 of 1,451 | 9 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 106 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #349 of 1,485 | 8 | 3.7 | $2.4M | 89 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #531 of 2,070 | 15 | 6.9 | $8.8M | 94 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 65 | #257 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.2 | $2.2M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #349 of 1,771 | 20 | 9.2 | $1.6M | 95 | 31 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 64 | #415 of 1,889 | 13 | 6.0 | $6.3M | 151 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #581 of 2,378 | 50 | 23.0 | $481K | 108 | 25 |
| Physical therapy | 63 | #377 of 1,422 | 11 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 91 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #615 of 2,339 | 51 | 23.4 | $382K | 89 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 61 | #449 of 1,493 | 12 | 5.5 | $2.7M | 91 | 28 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #603 of 2,063 | 18 | 8.3 | $4.5M | 122 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #762 of 2,401 | 92 | 42.3 | $261K | 97 | 34 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #774 of 2,358 | 42 | 19.3 | $1.8M | 77 | 34 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 60 | #816 of 2,402 | 52 | 23.9 | $2.5M | 75 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #543 of 1,707 | 15 | 6.9 | $4.2M | 88 | 21 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #462 of 1,328 | 11 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 58 | #496 of 1,356 | 10 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #589 of 1,530 | 13 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 74 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #750 of 2,200 | 32 | 14.7 | $604K | 69 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #816 of 2,385 | 96 | 44.1 | $203K | 95 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #679 of 1,769 | 24 | 11.0 | $812K | 93 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #756 of 2,057 | 29 | 13.3 | $2.2M | 89 | 44 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #831 of 2,087 | 29 | 13.3 | $1.4M | 110 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #885 of 2,210 | 42 | 19.3 | $962K | 109 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #803 of 2,176 | 73 | 33.6 | Index only | 83 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #963 of 2,261 | 30 | 13.8 | $4.4M | 56 | 6 |
| Pest control | 53 | #318 of 699 | 5 | 2.3 | $6.4M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #693 of 1,461 | 13 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 58 | 5 |
| Real estate | 52 | #1,011 of 2,229 | 86 | 39.5 | Index only | 88 | 20 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #1,100 of 2,405 | 208 | 95.6 | $392K | 106 | 120 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 51 | #429 of 887 | 9 | 4.1 | Index only | 94 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 50 | #586 of 1,160 | 7 | 3.2 | $9M | 75 | 20 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,026 of 2,090 | 20 | 9.2 | $4.1M | 80 | 52 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,234 of 2,405 | 120 | 55.2 | $680K | 102 | 51 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 46 | #1,314 of 2,222 | 33 | 15.2 | $2.5M | 81 | 52 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,383 of 2,394 | 150 | 68.9 | $160K | 105 | 60 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 45 | #1,024 of 1,656 | 18 | 8.3 | $1.3M | 75 | 31 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,380 of 1,886 | 29 | 13.3 | $830K | 84 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $707K | 104 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $10.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $4.8M | 107 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $10.6M | 166 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | Index only | 197 | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $12M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $40.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $24M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Dickson 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 | $24M | $1,105 | 115 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $77.2M | $3,549 | 137 |
| Food away from home | $81.6M | $3,749 | 92 |
| Groceries | $131.6M | $6,047 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $19.5M | $895 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.5M | $438 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.4M | $707 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.1M | $1,106 | 86 |
| Pets | $19.3M | $889 | 98 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.4M | $1,858 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $66M | $3,034 | 155 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $62.7M | $2,883 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $31.9M | $1,468 | 104 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $328.7M | $15,109 | 91 |
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 Dickson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 58,662+7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 21,757
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 490 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 114
- Median household income
- $75,003+41.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,770
- Median home value
- $306,400
- Jobs located here
- 18,582
- Daytime population
- 47,503Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dickson County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Dickson County at 58,662 people in 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 21,757 households. Median household income rose 41.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Dickson County, TN spend?
Households in Dickson County spend about $328.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $131.6M on groceries and $81.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Dickson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 155, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dickson County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dickson County are for insurance agencies (78), roofing and gutter companies (74) and collision repair and body shops (74). Dickson County ranks #276 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Dickson County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Dickson County is $75,003 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $306,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Dickson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (77% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gyms and studios (42% 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. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Dickson County, each ranked against other counties.
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