Dixon, Illinois Population 2022
Dixon is a city located in Lee County Illinois. Dixon has a 2020 population of 14,833. It is also the county seat of Lee County. Dixon is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -5.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,742 in 2010.
The average household income in Dixon is $60,400 with a poverty rate of 14.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $660 per month, and the median house value is $90,700. The median age in Dixon is 40.6 years, 39.5 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Dixon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dixonwas:
- White: 83.86%
- Black or African American: 11.22%
- Two or more races: 2.64%
- Other race: 1.57%
- Asian: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
- Native American: 0.08%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,696 | -200 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 33,896 | -200 | -0.59% |
| 2019 | 34,096 | -200 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 34,296 | -244 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 34,540 | 46 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 34,494 | -27 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 34,521 | -389 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 34,910 | -211 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 35,121 | -95 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 35,216 | -393 | -1.12% |
| 2011 | 35,609 | -374 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 35,983 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,942 | 83.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,731 | 11.22% |
| Two or More Races | 408 | 2.64% |
| Some Other Race | 242 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.08% |
Dixon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,699 | 2.18 | 63.3 |
| Non Family | 2,723 | 1.21 | 48 |
| Married | 2,240 | 3.09 | 85.1 |
| Female | 639 | 2.91 | 54.3 |
| Male | 97 | 3.47 | 44.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 331 | 2.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,519 | 13.41% |
| High School Graduate | 3,184 | 28.10% |
| Some College | 3,174 | 28.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,110 | 9.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,218 | 10.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 793 | 7.00% |
Dixon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,688 | 7,846 | 1,786 |
| Black | 1,434 | 891 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 995 | 582 | 92 |
| Other Race | 169 | 44 | |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 127 | 44 |
| Asian | 74 | 73 | 23 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Native American | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,300
Average Earnings
$39,828
Average Male
$29,901
Average Female
Dixon Language by Age
Dixon Language
93.10% of Dixon residents speak only English, while 6.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.68% of the population.
Dixon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,819 | 1,564 | 14.46% |
| Hispanic | 940 | 111 | 11.81% |
| Black | 401 | 106 | 26.43% |
| Other | 87 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 315 | 29 | 9.21% |
14.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.73%
Male Poverty Rate
16.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dixon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dixon is Black, with 26.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dixon is Multiple, with 9.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.21%.
Dixon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Dixon Married by Age and Sex
Dixon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Dixon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 7.50% |
| Black | 49 | 3.13% |
| Islander | 17 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.89% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.51% |
Dixon Veterans by Education
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.70%
Born in Dixon
96.60%
Native Born
3.40%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
1.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.60% of Dixon residents were born in the United States, with 78.70% having been born in Illinois. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,833 | -94 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 14,927 | -94 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 15,021 | -94 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 15,115 | -94 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 15,209 | -106 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 15,315 | 22 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 15,293 | 51 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 15,242 | -195 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 15,437 | -127 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 15,564 | 53 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 15,511 | -102 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 15,613 | -129 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 15,742 | -199 | -0.13% |
| 2000 | 15,941 | 797 | 0.51% |
| 1990 | 15,144 | -566 | -0.37% |
| 1980 | 15,710 | -2,437 | -1.43% |
| 1970 | 18,147 | -1,418 | -0.75% |
| 1960 | 19,565 | 8,042 | 5.44% |
| 1950 | 11,523 | 852 | 0.77% |
| 1940 | 10,671 | 763 | 0.74% |
| 1930 | 9,908 | 1,717 | 1.92% |
| 1920 | 8,191 | 975 | 1.28% |
| 1910 | 7,216 | -701 | -0.92% |
| 1900 | 7,917 | 2,756 | 4.37% |
| 1890 | 5,161 | 1,503 | 3.50% |
| 1880 | 3,658 | -397 | -1.03% |
| 1870 | 4,055 | 0.00% |