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Dix

Nebraska · 255 residents · 0.22 sq mi
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Dix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% 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 $49,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−4%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1732152572983401990201020202024Dix
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,250
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,107
−12%since 2000
from $15,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+46%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(11)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(34)
Diversity Score
13
+35%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% 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
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dix, Nebraska?

Dix, Nebraska has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dix, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dix, Nebraska earns about $35,250 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 $49,000, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Dix, Nebraska?

About 11.1% 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 6.3% 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 34 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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