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Dixon

Kentucky · 933 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 $42,083. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,400. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
933
+48%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366998621K1K1990201020202024Dixon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,684
+14%since 2000
from $16,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(811)
Black7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(31)
Diversity Score28.1%(262)
Diversity Score
28
+169%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−5%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixon, Kentucky?

Dixon, Kentucky has about 933 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixon, Kentucky?

The typical household in Dixon, Kentucky earns about $42,083 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 $83,400, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Dixon, Kentucky?

About 7.5% 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 24.1% 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 343 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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