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Dixon

Missouri · 1,549 residents · 1.044 sq mi
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Dixon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,722. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,200. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
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
1,549
−1%since 2000
from 1,570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,484 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9821K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dixon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,722
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,270
+39%since 2000
from $12,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,490)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(122)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,412)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(73)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score15.7%(244)
Diversity Score
16
+103%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% 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
14.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixon, Missouri?

Dixon, Missouri has about 1,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixon, Missouri?

The typical household in Dixon, Missouri earns about $24,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixon, Missouri expensive?

In Dixon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Dixon, Missouri?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dixon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixon, Missouri?

About 16.8% of people in Dixon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixon, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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