Dickinson County, Iowa is located in the northwest corner of the state and is home to just over 16,000 people. It is the fourth smallest county in Iowa and is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area.
The economy of Dickinson County is largely driven by agriculture, with the majority of its population employed in the farming and ranching industry. The county's unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national average, at 2.7%. The median household income in Dickinson County is $51,941, which is slightly lower than the national average of $55,322.
The demographics of Dickinson County are primarily Caucasian, with a population that is 95.2% white. The county's population is also relatively young, with a median age of 39.4 years.
Education in Dickinson County is provided by the Dickinson County Community School District, which serves over 4,000 students. The district has an overall graduation rate of 91.6%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 84.6%.
Real estate in Dickinson County is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $140,000. This is slightly lower than the national median home value of $184,700. The median rent in Dickinson County is $721, which is slightly lower than the national median of $949. The county also has a low vacancy rate of just 3.2%, which is lower than the national average of 6.7%.