Dickson City Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 6205 residents, 2692 households, and 1724 families in the borough. The population density was 1317.4 people per square mile (508.65/kmē), it would be the 841st most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 2913 housing units at an average density of 618.5 per square mile (238.8/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 people, and the average family size was 2.91 people. The population's age distribution was 19.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males. The median age of the borough's population was 41.4 years, The median age of males was 39.5 years, for females the median age was 43.3 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 6132 White, 15 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 16 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 25 from two or more races and 13 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $31422, making it the 907th highest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $41394, making it the 741st highest borough by median family income in Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $17370, making it the 718th highest borough by per capita income in Pennsylvania. The median income is $20006, Males have a median income of $24107 versus $15986 for females.
In 2000, 1356 pupils and students, of which 681 are male and 675 are female, 21.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 75 nursery or pri school, 74 kindergarten, 594 elementary school, 339 high school and 274 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6205 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6205 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6187 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6125 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6067 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6020 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5982 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5950 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5925 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5917 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5903 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 24 | 51 | 75 |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 31 | 74 |
| Elementary school | 290 | 304 | 594 |
| High school | 205 | 134 | 339 |
| College or graduate school | 119 | 155 | 274 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson City borough, Pennsylvania | $31422 | $41394 | $17370 |
| Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania | $34438 | $44949 | $18710 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |