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Dixon

California · 16,103 residents · 7.1 sq mi
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Dixon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,472. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. Median home value is $170,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,103
+55%since 1990
from 10,401 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,268 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 1,465 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+2%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,472
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,710 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,139
+44%since 1990
from $13,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$170,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $140,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$723
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $542 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
27.1% rent
3.1
−18%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(8,461)
Black1.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,920)
Asian2.6%(275)
Diversity Score67%(6,964)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(9,318)
Black1.8%(292)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(5,414)
Asian3%(476)
Diversity Score64.4%(10,372)
64
−4%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixon, California?

Dixon, California has about 16,103 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dixon, California?

The typical household in Dixon, California earns about $54,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixon, California expensive?

In Dixon, California, the median home is worth about $170,300, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Dixon, California?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dixon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixon, California?

About 8.1% of people in Dixon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,702 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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