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Nebraska · 195 residents (2025 est.) · 0.22 sq mi
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Dix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $105,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−16%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,018 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+31%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:195 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1732152572983401990201020202024Dix
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,247
+77%since 2000
from $15,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+21%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+109%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(204)
Black2.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(7)
Diversity Score21%(47)
Diversity Score
21
+112%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dix, Nebraska?

Dix, Nebraska has about 224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dix, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dix, Nebraska earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dix, Nebraska expensive?

In Dix, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $105,000.

How educated are people in Dix, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dix, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dix, Nebraska?

About 12.5% of people in Dix, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dix, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dix, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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