The population of Dickson City is listed in the U.S. Census as being 3,379, up from 1,363 in 2000. The city was incorporated in 1899, and officially chartered by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1925. In the 1900 census, the town's population was 1363. The city owes its existence to the railroad, which had a huge switchyard in the West End Avenue area. The Dickson railroad depot is still standing across from the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum. The Dickson Railroad Hotel Museum was originally operated as the Halbrook Hotel, which was the home of former Gov. Frank G. Clement. It was named after the late Tennessee governor, who was born in the town.
The median home value in Dickson City is 143,776 dollars. Approximately 62.7 percent of Dickson City's residents own their home, and the median household income is 53,167. Twenty-three percent of Dickson City's residents make more than $100,000 annually. The median commute time for residents is 19.1 minutes. The median age of Dickson City's population is 41.8 years old, and the average family size is 2.81.
The city was briefly featured on two episodes of NBC's The Office. In an episode of the show, Michael asks Ryan to retrieve a video from his mom's home in Dickson City. In the other episode, Oscar Martinez speaks over the phone with his client. While living in Dickson City, you can enjoy the beauty of the area. This small industrial city is located in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, 40 miles north of New York City. The temperatures here are pleasant in August, July, and June. The city's climate is not as temperate in February.