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Dixie

West Virginia · 291 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Dixie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,100. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
+1%vs 2011
vs 288 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
399 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 395 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−12%vs 2011
vs 48.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
33103174244315201020202024Dixie
202456
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$16,975
−3%vs 2011
vs $17,424 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.398 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
20.4%
−60.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.6% in 2011
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+1%vs 2011
vs 1.1 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−13.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
31.0%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
69.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
41.6%
−18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
51.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixie, West Virginia?

Dixie, West Virginia has about 291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixie, West Virginia?

The typical household in Dixie, West Virginia earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixie, West Virginia expensive?

In Dixie, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $47,100.

How educated are people in Dixie, West Virginia?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dixie, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixie, West Virginia?

About 13.2% of people in Dixie, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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