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Dix

Illinois · 461 residents · 2.074 sq mi
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Dix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,310. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 71% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
−7%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
−14%since 2000
from 49.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3364134905676441990201020202024Dix
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,310
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,440
+24%since 2000
from $12,463 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$307
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+4%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(485)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(439)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score11.1%(51)
Diversity Score
11
+215%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+107%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
26.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
58.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dix, Illinois?

Dix, Illinois has about 461 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dix, Illinois?

The typical household in Dix, Illinois earns about $16,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dix, Illinois expensive?

In Dix, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $307 a month.

How educated are people in Dix, Illinois?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dix, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dix, Illinois?

About 27.2% of people in Dix, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dix, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dix, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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