What percentage of people rent in Dickinson, ND?
39.0% (±3.7 points) of the occupied homes in Dickinson, ND are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 4,085 renting households against 6,401 that own their home.
In Dickinson, the share of households that rent went from 47.6% in 2015–2019 to 39.0% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 39.0% (±3.7 points)
- Renting households
- 4,085 (±440)
- Median renter income
- $42,491 (±$17,214)
Who rents and who owns in Dickinson
| Dickinson | Stark County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 39.0% (±3.7 points) | 33.2% (±3.1 points) | 37.1% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 4,085 (±440) | 4,496 (±454) | 122,979 (±2,250) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 6,401 (±382) | 9,041 (±443) | 208,084 (±2,303) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.1) | 1.8 (±0.1) | 1.9 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $42,491 (±$17,214) | $43,333 (±$16,251) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $102,831 (±$7,244) | $102,377 (±$6,393) | $100,032 (±$1,209) | $100,009 |
In Dickinson, the renter share is higher than in Stark County (33.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (37.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Stark County, Dickinson ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 165 of 1,526.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Dickinson has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.6% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±3.7 points) | −8.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $917 (±$58) | $957 (±$46) | +4.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $68,718 (±$4,864) | $82,696 (±$4,097) | +20.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Dickinson
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | — | 39.0% (±3.7 points) | — |
| South Heart | 9.3 mi | 15.3% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Gladstone | 11 mi | 7.8% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Taylor | 18 mi | 6.7% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Belfield | 19 mi | 20.8% (±11.6 points) | Lower |
| Kunze Township | 22 mi | 5.0% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Richardton | 22 mi | 14.4% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Rifle Township | 23 mi | 0.0% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New England | 25 mi | 38.0% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Heart, ND (15.3%), Gladstone, ND (7.8%), Taylor, ND (6.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Stark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dickinson | 39.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 2 | Belfield | 20.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 3 | South Heart | 15.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 4 | Richardton | 14.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 5 | Gladstone | 7.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 6 | Taylor | 6.7% (±5.9 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dickinson
How many renters are there in Dickinson?
Dickinson has an estimated 4,085 (±440) renting households, 39.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Dickinson?
In Dickinson, the share of households that rent went from 47.6% in 2015–2019 to 39.0% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Dickinson?
A renting household in Dickinson has 1.8 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Dickinson?
The median renting household in Dickinson, ND has an income of $42,491 (±$17,214) a year, against $102,831 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, North Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Dickinson city, North Dakota (place:19620, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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