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Dixon

Illinois · 15,274 residents · 8.478 sq mi
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Dixon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,479. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,274
−4%since 2000
from 15,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,802 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Dixon
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,479
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,720 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,516
+41%since 2000
from $16,630 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(11,442)
Black11.1%(1,698)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,374)
Asian0.9%(134)
Other2%(308)
Diversity Score49.1%(7,500)
Diversity Score
49
+42%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixon, Illinois?

Dixon, Illinois has about 15,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixon, Illinois?

The typical household in Dixon, Illinois earns about $46,479 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Dixon, Illinois?

About 19.3% 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 14.0% 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 130 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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