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Dickinson, New York
Cutler Botanic Gardens in Dickinson
Cutler Botanic Gardens in Dickinson
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A community rich in history and family
Map highlighting Dickinson's location within Broome County.
Map highlighting Dickinson's location within Broome County.
Dickinson, Broome County, New York is located in New York
Dickinson, Broome County, New York
Dickinson, Broome County, New York
Location in New York
Country United States
State New York
County Broome
Government
 • Type Town Council
Area
 • Total 4.87 sq mi (12.60 km2)
 • Land 4.77 sq mi (12.34 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation
843 ft (257 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 5,083 Decrease
 • Estimate 
(2021)
5,036
 • Density 1,084.14/sq mi (418.62/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13905
Area code(s) 607
FIPS code 36-20588
GNIS feature ID 0978903

Dickinson is a small town in Broome County, New York, United States. It's located right next to the city of Binghamton, acting like a nearby neighborhood or suburb. In 2020, about 5,083 people lived here. The town was named after a person called Daniel S. Dickinson.

History of Dickinson

The town of Dickinson was officially created in 1890. It was formed from a part of the larger Town of Binghamton.

Long ago, between 1834 and 1876, a waterway called the Chenango Canal ran through the town. It followed the Chenango River. A village called Port Dickinson grew up around a busy spot on this canal. The canal was important because it connected Binghamton to other places like Troy and the famous Erie Canal.

Exploring Dickinson's Geography

Dickinson covers an area of about 12.6 square kilometers (or 4.87 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The town is split in half by the Chenango River, which flows through it.

Major roads also pass through Dickinson. Interstate 81 meets Interstate 88 near the northern edge of the town. U.S. Route 11 goes through the southern part, and New York State Route 7 is a main road on the eastern side.

Neighboring Areas

Dickinson shares its borders with several other towns and cities:

Who Lives in Dickinson?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 728
1910 832 14.3%
1920 1,975 137.4%
1930 4,255 115.4%
1940 5,060 18.9%
1950 5,450 7.7%
1960 6,591 20.9%
1970 5,687 −13.7%
1980 5,594 −1.6%
1990 5,486 −1.9%
2000 5,339 −2.7%
2010 5,278 −1.1%
2020 5,083 −3.7%
2021 (est.) 5,036 −4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the census from 2000, there were 5,335 people living in Dickinson. The population density was about 1,114.8 people per square mile.

The average age of people in the town was 41 years old. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old.

Places to See in Dickinson

  • SUNY Broome Community College – This is a public two-year college located on the west side of the Chenango River.
  • Cutler Botanic Garden – A beautiful botanical garden where you can see many different kinds of plants.
  • Otsiningo Park – A park found on the west bank of the Chenango River, great for outdoor activities.
  • Port Dickinson – This is a village located on the east bank of the Chenango River.

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