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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dixie County

Florida · 13,827 residents · 705.035 sq mi
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Dixie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,082. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,100. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,827
+31%since 1990
from 10,585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+6%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Dixie County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,082
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,559
+59%since 1990
from $8,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
86.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
13.6% rent
1.7
−31%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(9,622)
Black8.7%(919)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(80)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score22.3%(2,362)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(12,132)
Black8.9%(1,231)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(249)
Asian0.2%(34)
Diversity Score25.1%(3,476)
25
+13%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+11%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixie County, Florida?

Dixie County, Florida has about 13,827 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dixie County, Florida?

The typical household in Dixie County, Florida earns about $26,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixie County, Florida expensive?

In Dixie County, Florida, the median home is worth about $45,100, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Dixie County, Florida?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dixie County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixie County, Florida?

About 19.1% of people in Dixie County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixie County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixie County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,242 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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