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Dixon

Illinois · 15,733 residents · 8.478 sq mi
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Dixon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,649. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
15,733
−1%since 2000
from 15,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,856 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Dixon
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,649
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,720 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,878
+38%since 2000
from $16,630 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(13,290)
Black10.4%(1,660)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(685)
Asian0.8%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(5,506)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(12,698)
Black10.1%(1,583)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,051)
Asian1%(152)
Other3.1%(490)
Diversity Score44.1%(6,941)
Diversity Score
44
+28%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixon, Illinois?

Dixon, Illinois has about 15,733 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixon, Illinois?

The typical household in Dixon, Illinois earns about $41,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixon, Illinois expensive?

In Dixon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,600, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Dixon, Illinois?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dixon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixon, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Dixon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 589 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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