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.