This was 10.8 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,500.
89.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dickson for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,093 | 10.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,330 | 32.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 544 | 5.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 919 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,795 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 713 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,220 | 11.9 |
| Master's degree | 435 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 151 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 29 | 0.3 |
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