| Official Name: | Dickinson, North Dakota |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Nickname: | Queen City[1] |
| Image Blank Emblem: | Dickinson Logo.png |
| Blank Emblem Size: | 150px |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | North Dakota |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Stark |
| Government Type: | City Commission |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Scott J. Decker |
| Leader Title1: | City Administrator |
| Leader Title2: | U.S Representative |
| Leader Name2: | Kelly Armstrong (R) |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1881 |
| Established Title1: | Incorporated |
| Established Date1: | May 30, 1883 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [2] |
| Area Total Km2: | 34.361 |
| Area Land Km2: | 34.188 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.174 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 13.267 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 13.200 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.067 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Est: | 24979 |
| Pop Est As Of: | 2022 |
| Population Total: | 25679 |
| Population Density Km2: | 730.6 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 1892 |
| Population Urban: | 25674[3] |
| Population Density Urban Km2: | 808.7 |
| Population Density Urban Sq Mi: | 2095 |
| Population Metro: | 38054 |
| Population Density Metro Km2: | 3.271 |
| Population Density Metro Sq Mi: | 8.47 |
| Timezone: | Mountain (MST) |
| Utc Offset: | –7 |
| Timezone Dst: | MDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | –6 |
| Elevation M: | 750 |
| Elevation Ft: | 2461 |
| Coordinates: | 46.8836°N -102.7889°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP Codes |
| Postal Code: | 58601, 58602[4] |
| Area Code: | 701 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 38-19620 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 1035991 |
| Blank2 Name: | Sales tax |
| Blank2 Info: | 6.5%[5] |
| Blank3 Name: | Highways |
| Blank3 Info: | I-94, I-94 Bus., ND 22 |
Dickinson is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, North Dakota, United States.[6] The population was 25,679 at the 2020 census,[7] and was estimated to be 24,979 in 2022, making it the 7th most populous city in North Dakota. Dickinson is home to the Ukrainian Cultural Institute, which has a museum and holds events year round for the local Ukrainian community.[8] Western North Dakota has a high concentration of people of Ukrainian descent.
Since the North Dakota oil boom the city has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. According to the 2020 census, the city is estimated to have a population of 25,679, however, other sources have estimates of the population at 33,646 or possibly exceeding 35,000.[9] The rapid growth of the city has led to an increase in crime and homelessness within the city limits.[10] [11]
Dickinson is the principal city of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Billings and Stark counties and had a combined population of 34,591 at the 2020 census.
Dickinson was founded in 1881.[12] Dickinson was named for its founder, W. S. Dickinson, a native of Malone, New York.[13]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.267sqmi, of which 13.2sqmi is land and 0.067sqmi is water.[2] Dickinson's municipal water supplies come from Southwest Water Authority which, in turn, gets their water from Lake Sakakawea through a transmission pipeline.
Nearly all of Stark County has a humid continental climate of warm summer (Köppen: Dfb), but due to low precipitation and marginality between climate with monsoon-influenced dry winter (Dwb) and semi-arid climate (BSk), Dickinson can be said to be prone to periods of drought, even though it is defined as wet all year round. Its climate is similar to Bismarck's, though a bit less extreme.[14] The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 16.3°F in January to 69.2°F in July; on average, temperatures reach 100°F on 2.2 days, 90°F on 22 days, and 0°F on 32 days annually. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 22 thru May 16 and for measurable (≥0.1inches) snow, October 26 thru April 19. Due to the relative aridity, there are only 2.8 days where 24-hour snowfall exceeds 3inches. With a period of record dating only to 1893, extreme temperatures range from NaN°F as recently as January 12, 2011 to 114°F on July 6, 1936.
| White alone (NH) | 15,448 | 16,542 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 20,920 | % | % | style='background: #ffffe6; | 81.5% | |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 39 | 175 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 1,004 | % | % | style='background: #ffffe6; | % | |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 185 | 208 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 338 | % | % | style='background: #ffffe6; | % | |
| Asian alone (NH) | 37 | 258 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 310 | % | % | style='background: #ffffe6; | % | |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 7 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 45 | % | % | style='background: #ffffe6; | % | |
| Other race alone (NH) | 9 | 2 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 75 | % | % | style='background: #ffffe6; | % | |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 120 | 213 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 923 | % | % | style='background: #ffffe6; | % | |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 168 | 382 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 2,064 | % | 2.1% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 8.0% | |
| Total | 16,010 | 17,787 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 25,679 | 100.0% | 100.0% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 100.0% |
As of the 2010 census, there were 17,787 people, 7,521 households, and 4,308 families residing in the city. The population density was 1785.4PD/sqmi. There were 7,865 housing units at an average density of 789.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.0% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 7,521 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
As of the 2000 census, there were 16,010 people, 6,517 households, and 4,020 families residing in the city. The population density was 1690.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 7,033 housing units at an average density of 742.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 97.16% White, 0.27% African American, 1.20% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.
The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are German (54.1%), Norwegian (14.2%), Czech (7.5%), Russian (7.2%), Irish (5.5%), English (3.7%).
There were 6,517 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,542, and the median income for a family was $41,566. Males had a median income of $30,613 versus $19,951 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,975. About 7.1% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.
The Dickinson Public Schools system includes six elementary schools, a junior high school, Dickinson High School and an alternative high school. There are also several parochial schools in Dickinson. Trinity East and Trinity West serve as the parochial elementary schools and Dickinson Trinity has both a junior high school and a high school. Hope Christian Academy is also located in Dickinson. HCA is part of the Evangelical Bible Church. The current principal is Shane Bradley.
Dickinson is home to Dickinson State University.
| Agencyname: | Dickinson Police Department |
| Patch: | Dpdpatch.jpg |
| Patchcaption: | Dickinson Police Department patch |
| Preceding1: | Dickinson Police Department |
| Employees: | 74.5 |
| Country: | United States |
| Subdivtype: | County |
| Subdivname: | Stark County, North Dakota |
| Police: | Yes |
| Headquarters: | 2475 State Ave North Dickinson, ND 58601 |
| Sworntype: | Police Officer |
| Sworn: | 32 (2024) |
| Unsworntype: | Professional Staff |
| Unsworn: | 24 (2022) |
| Chief1name: | Joe Cianni |
| Chief1position: | Chief of Police |
| Lockuptype: | Detention Center |
| Lockups: | 1 |
| Vehicle1type: | Marked and Unmarked Car |
| Vehicles1: | 20 |
| Animal1type: | K-9 Units |
| Animals1: | 2 |
| Website: | Dickinson Police Department web site |
The Dickinson Police Department employs about 50 full-time sworn police officers and 24 full-time civilian employees, including dispatchers, records staff and animal control.
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Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines.[20] Local dial-a-ride transit is provided by Dickinson Public Transit for a $4 fare. Hours of operation are from 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Saturday, and 9:00am-6:00pm on Sunday.[21]