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Dixon

Kentucky · 786 residents · 1.249 sq mi
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Dixon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,036. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,300. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
786
+24%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366998621K1K1990201020202024Dixon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,036
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,604
−17%since 2000
from $16,411 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+55%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(597)
Black2.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(66)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(728)
Black6.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.7%(21)
Diversity Score22.5%(177)
Diversity Score
22
+115%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−22%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.0%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixon, Kentucky?

Dixon, Kentucky has about 786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixon, Kentucky?

The typical household in Dixon, Kentucky earns about $23,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixon, Kentucky expensive?

In Dixon, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Dixon, Kentucky?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dixon, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixon, Kentucky?

About 33.3% of people in Dixon, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixon, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixon, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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