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Dixmoor

Illinois · 2,973 residents · 1.249 sq mi
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Dixmoor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,757. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 961 residents. 10% 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 $65,800. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,973
−24%since 2000
from 3,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,380 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 3,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+15%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Dixmoor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,757
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,349
+40%since 2000
from $11,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+14%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(933)
Black56.5%(2,224)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(716)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.4%(2,848)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(310)
Black49.9%(1,485)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(1,090)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score73.2%(2,177)
Diversity Score
73
+1%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.7%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixmoor, Illinois?

Dixmoor, Illinois has about 2,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixmoor, Illinois?

The typical household in Dixmoor, Illinois earns about $44,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixmoor, Illinois expensive?

In Dixmoor, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Dixmoor, Illinois?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dixmoor, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixmoor, Illinois?

About 26.9% of people in Dixmoor, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixmoor, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixmoor, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 708 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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