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Dickinson, North Dakota

Dickinson is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, North Dakota, United States.
Population 25,679

Top Events in Dickinson History

1
1881Government
Dickinson, founded in 1881, is also home to Dickinson State University.
2
1893History
With a period of record dating only to 1893, extreme temperatures range from −47 °F (−44 °C) as recently as January 12, 2011 to 114 °F (46 °C) on July 6, 1936.
3
1924Disaster
In 1924, Dickinson was the site of a tornado that killed nine people, making it the fourth deadliest tornado in North Dakota's recorded history.
4
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 16,010 people, 6,517 households, and 4,020 families residing in the city.
5
2009Disaster
Dickinson was the site of an EF3 tornado in 2009 that damaged more than 450 homes and businesses, with 100 beyond repair, but with no injuries or casualties.
6
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 17,787 people, 7,521 households, and 4,308 families residing in the city.
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2020History
=== 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 25,679 people and 10,544 households, and 6,193 families residing in the city.
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2022History
== Demographics == As of the 2022 American Community Survey, there are 10,247 estimated households in Dickinson with an average of 2.38 persons per household.

Historical Timeline

1881Government
Dickinson, founded in 1881, is also home to Dickinson State University.
1893History
With a period of record dating only to 1893, extreme temperatures range from −47 °F (−44 °C) as recently as January 12, 2011 to 114 °F (46 °C) on July 6, 1936.
1924Disaster
In 1924, Dickinson was the site of a tornado that killed nine people, making it the fourth deadliest tornado in North Dakota's recorded history.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 16,010 people, 6,517 households, and 4,020 families residing in the city.
2009Disaster
Dickinson was the site of an EF3 tornado in 2009 that damaged more than 450 homes and businesses, with 100 beyond repair, but with no injuries or casualties.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 17,787 people, 7,521 households, and 4,308 families residing in the city.
2020History
=== 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 25,679 people and 10,544 households, and 6,193 families residing in the city.
2022History
== Demographics == As of the 2022 American Community Survey, there are 10,247 estimated households in Dickinson with an average of 2.38 persons per household.

Did You Know?

1
Dickinson is located in the state of North Dakota.
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Dickinson has a population of 25,679 residents.
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The population was 25,679 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh most populous city in North Dakota.

Famous People from Dickinson, North Dakota

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Kellan Lutz
Actor, Thai Boxer · Born Mar 15, 1985 · Age 40
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Byron Dorgan
Politician, Lobbyist · Born May 14, 1942 · Age 83
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Kelly M. Armstrong
Politician · Born Oct 8, 1976 · Age 49
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Dorothy Stickney
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 21, 1896 · Died Jun 2, 1998 (age 101)

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