State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,925.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
-5.12%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
33,696
World Population Review
Dixon, Illinois Population 2021
14,927
Dixon is a city located in Lee County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Lee County. With a 2020 population of 14,927, it is the 162nd largest city in Illinois and the 2324th largest city in the United States . Dixon is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,733 in 2010. Dixon reached it's highest population of 19,565 in 1960. Spanning over 8 miles, Dixon has a population density of 1,926 people per square mile.
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 Dixon was:
- 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%
The current population of Dixon, Illinois is 14,927 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,209.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,733.
Dixon, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Dixon Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Dixon Population by Race
Dixon Population Pyramid $2021
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Dixon Population by Age
Dixon Households and Families
| 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
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Dixon Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Dixon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Dixon Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Dixon Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,300
Average Earnings
$39,828
Average Male
$29,901
Average Female
Dixon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Dixon Language by Age
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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 Language
Dixon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,819 | 1,564 | 14.46% |
| Hispanic | 940 | 111 | 11.81% |
| Black | 401 | 106 | 26.43% |
| Other | 216 | 87 | 40.28% |
| 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 Other, with 40.28% 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 Poverty
Dixon Poverty Rate by Education
Dixon Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Dixon Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Dixon Marital Status
Dixon Veterans by War
Dixon Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Dixon Veterans by Education
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10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Dixon Veterans by Education
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50.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Dixon Employment by Age
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Dixon Employment by Race
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Dixon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Dixon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |