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Dixie

West Virginia · 227 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Dixie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,417. Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 53 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 182% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−19%since 2019
from 280 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
311 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 384 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
−8%since 2019
from 49.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
33103174244315201020202024Dixie
202456
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,417
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$46,205
+20%since 2019
from $38,370 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services25.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
20.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
−10%since 2019
from 32.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
Female
42.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixie, West Virginia?

Dixie, West Virginia has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dixie, West Virginia earns about $135,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dixie, West Virginia?

About 3.5% 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 27.7% of people in Dixie, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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