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Dixon

California · 18,988 residents · 7.1 sq mi
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Dixon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,465. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $424,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,988
+18%since 2000
from 16,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,674 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+17%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,465
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,652
+57%since 2000
from $20,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,500
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,452
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+71%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(9,318)
Black1.8%(292)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(5,414)
Asian3%(476)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(10,372)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(8,227)
Black2.9%(550)
Hispanic / Latino43.7%(8,302)
Asian3.4%(652)
Other3.3%(620)
Diversity Score73.9%(14,029)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixon, California?

Dixon, California has about 18,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixon, California?

The typical household in Dixon, California earns about $79,465 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 $424,500, and the typical rent is about $1,452 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 7.8% 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 8,587 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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