How long is the commute from Dickson, TN?
Workers who live in Dickson, TN take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Dickson get to work
| Means of transportation | Dickson | Dickson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.2% (±4.6 points) | 77.4% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±3.5 points) | 7.6% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.6% (±2.5 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±3.5 points) | 11.5% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Dickson, the average commute is lower than in Dickson County (32.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dickson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dickson County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dickson County, Dickson ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 175 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dickson
| Vehicles available | Dickson | Dickson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.2 points) | 2.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±4.9 points) | 22.6% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±5.7 points) | 35.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.2% (±4.6 points) | 39.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Dickson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dickson County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dickson
| Dickson | Dickson County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±3.5 points) | 11.5% (±2.1 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.3% (±1.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±3.3 points) | 86.4% (±1.9 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dickson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dickson County (86.4%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dickson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson | — | 26.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Burns | 2.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Charlotte | 8.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| White Bluff | 9.1 mi | 36.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Bon Aqua Junction | 9.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lyles | 10 mi | 39.1 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Vanleer | 13 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Kingston Springs | 15 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Fairview | 15 mi | 37.1 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Charlotte, TN (33.8 minutes), White Bluff, TN (36.8 minutes), Lyles, TN (39.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dickson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slayden | 42.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | White Bluff | 36.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Charlotte | 33.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Vanleer | 33.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Burns | 30.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Dickson | 26.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Dickson
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Dickson, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Dickson beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Dickson, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Dickson
How long is the average commute in Dickson?
Workers who live in Dickson, TN take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dickson without a car?
4.6% of households in Dickson have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dickson?
10.8% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Dickson worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickson city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickson city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickson city, Tennessee
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) for Dickson city, Tennessee (place:20620, in state:47).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Dickson at a glance
- Median rent in Dickson
- Rent by bedrooms in Dickson
- Rent burden in Dickson
- Renters and owners in Dickson
- Income and affordability in Dickson
- Home values in Dickson
- Homeowner costs in Dickson
- Property taxes in Dickson
- Types of homes in Dickson
- Bedrooms in Dickson
- Age of homes in Dickson
- Vacancy rate in Dickson
- Heating fuel in Dickson
- Crime reported to police in Dickson
- Population growth in Dickson
- How long people stay in Dickson
- Crowding and facilities in Dickson
- Tennessee landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Dickson County
- Tennessee places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Tennessee