Dickinson County GIS Maps
Dickinson County, Kansas, has 18,402 residents and covers 847.1 square miles. The population declined 6.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Dickinson County is 20041.
Abilene is the county's largest population center. Dickinson County also includes 6 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 46 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Dickinson County Trends
- Population
- 18,402▾
- Median Home Value
- $148,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,981▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Dickinson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Dickinson County Population
Dickinson County had 18,402 residents in 2020. That was 6.8% lower than in 2010. Dickinson County had 942 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 22 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Abilene, Chapman and Enterprise.
Population Trend in Dickinson County KS
Dickinson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Dickinson County Zip Codes
Dickinson County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Abilene (67410), Chapman (67431) and Enterprise (67441). Abilene is the largest zip by population, with about 9,754 residents or 53% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 71% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Dickinson County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67410 | Abilene | 9,754 | ▾ -3.8% |
| 67431 | Chapman | 2,424 | ▾ -1.9% |
| 67441 | Enterprise | 943 | ▾ -15.4% |
| 67451 | Hope | 816 | ▾ -13.9% |
| 67492 | Woodbine | 255 | ▴ 53.6% |
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Dickinson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Dickinson County Demographics
Dickinson County has a median age of 42.1, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 22.9% of residents are under 18, while 20.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Dickinson County KS
Median Age
42.1
Under 18
22.9%
Age 65+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
21.9%
Dickinson County School Districts
Dickinson County is served by 7 public school districts with 4,981 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Abilene Unified 435, Chapman Unified 473 and Southeast of Saline Unified 306. Those three districts account for about 66% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Dickinson County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Unified School District 435 | 1,476 | 29.6% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Chapman Unified School District 473 | 1,134 | 22.8% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Southeast of Saline Unified School District 306 | 698 | 14% | ▴ 2.2% |
| Centre Unified School District 397 | 563 | 11.3% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Herington Unified School District 487 | 414 | 8.3% | — 0% |
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Dickinson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Dickinson County Housing & Real Estate
Dickinson County has a median home value of $148,500 and a median gross rent of $809. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $191,575 and homes spent about 55 days on the market.
Dickinson County Housing Mix
Dickinson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Dickinson County Housing Trends
Dickinson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Dickinson County, KS
Dickinson County has 923 business listings across 293 categories. The largest categories in Dickinson County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (44, 4.8%), Elementary School (20, 2.2%), and Community & Nonprofits (15, 1.6%). The full Dickinson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Dickinson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Dickinson County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 44 | 4.8% |
| Elementary School | 20 | 2.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 15 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 | 1.6% |
| Public Service And Government | 14 | 1.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 14 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 13 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 13 | 1.4% |
| Medical Offices | 13 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 1.3% |
Dickinson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas District Retreat Center | Accommodation | Herington |
| Vine Creek Accounting | Accountant | Abilene |
| FowlMasters Outfitters & Kennels | Active Life | Herington |
| Lion's Den | Adult Entertainment | Abilene |
| Bluestem Embryo Transfer Center | Agricultural Service | Gypsum |
| NC Kansas Farm Management Association | Agriculture | Abilene |
| Prichard Airstrip | Airport | Enterprise |
| Dickinson County EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Abilene |
| Brookville Restaurant and TapHouse Bar & Grill | American Restaurants | Abilene |
| Almost Home Dog Boarding | Animal Shelters | Abilene |
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Dickinson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Dickinson County Basemaps
Dickinson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Dickinson County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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