Dickens, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dickens, Texas
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The Dickens County Courthouse
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Location of Dickens, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,546 ft (776 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 228.1/sq mi (88.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79229
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-20332 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1356008 |
Dickens is a small city in Texas, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Dickens County. This means it's where the county's government offices are located.
In 2020, about 219 people lived in Dickens. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 286 people lived there.
A famous person from Dickens County was Charles Weldon Cannon (1915–1997). He was known for making amazing boots and saddles right here in Dickens.
Where is Dickens?
Dickens is located in the western part of Dickens County. It's nestled between some interesting natural areas. To the east, you'll find the Croton Breaks, and to the north is Mackenzie Peak.
Two important roads pass through Dickens. U.S. Route 82 goes through the city. If you drive east on this road for about 30 miles (48 km), you'll reach Guthrie. If you head west for about 62 miles (100 km), you'll get to Lubbock.
Texas State Highway 70 also crosses the western side of Dickens. Going north on this highway for about 28 miles (45 km) takes you to Matador. If you go southeast for about 34 miles (55 km), you'll arrive in Jayton.
The city of Dickens covers a total area of about 0.96 square miles (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Dickens has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
- 1940: 465 people
- 1950: 420 people
- 1960: 302 people
- 1970: 295 people
- 1980: 409 people
- 1990: 322 people
- 2000: 332 people
- 2010: 286 people
- 2020: 219 people
In 2020, there were 219 people living in Dickens. There were 126 households, which are like homes or families living together.
Schools in Dickens
The city of Dickens is part of two different school districts:
- Spur Independent School District
- Patton Springs Independent School District
This means that students in Dickens attend schools managed by one of these two districts. The state of Texas has also said that Dickens County is part of the Western Texas College District. This means that people from Dickens can attend Western Texas College.
What's the Weather Like?
Dickens has a semiarid climate. This means it's usually quite dry, but not a full desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
