Dixon County, NE
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Dixon County Overview
5,579
TOTAL POPULATION
2,874
MALE POPULATION
2,705
FEMALE POPULATION
106.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,911
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,012
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,568
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,895
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Dixon County Area Codes
Race in Dixon County
The most populous races in Dixon County are White / Caucasian (4,766 | 85.4%), Hispanic or Latino (839 | 15.0%), and Two or more Races (438 | 7.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 47 | 0.8% |
| Black / African American | 11 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 839 | 15.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 17 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 4,766 | 85.4% |
| Two or more Races | 438 | 7.9% |
| Some other Race | 300 | 5.4% |
| Total | 5,579 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Dixon County
The most populous ancestries reported in Dixon County are German (2,484 | 44.5%), Irish (922 | 16.5%), Mexican (563 | 10.1%), English (351 | 6.3%), and Swedish (342 | 6.1%), together accounting for 83.6% of all Dixon County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 6 | 0.1% |
| American | 109 | 1.9% |
| Austrian | 16 | 0.3% |
| Bhutanese | 2 | 0.0% |
| British | 25 | 0.4% |
| Canadian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 234 | 4.2% |
| Cherokee | 4 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 190 | 3.4% |
| Danish | 127 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 93 | 1.7% |
| Eastern European | 11 | 0.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 15 | 0.3% |
| English | 351 | 6.3% |
| European | 39 | 0.7% |
| French | 103 | 1.8% |
| French Canadian | 21 | 0.4% |
| German | 2,484 | 44.5% |
| Greek | 3 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 217 | 3.9% |
| Irish | 922 | 16.5% |
| Italian | 80 | 1.4% |
| Jamaican | 9 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 6 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 563 | 10.1% |
| Nigerian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 5 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 320 | 5.7% |
| Pennsylvania German | 5 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 47 | 0.8% |
| Portuguese | 4 | 0.1% |
| Potawatomi | 1 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 18 | 0.3% |
| Romanian | 12 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 24 | 0.4% |
| Salvadoran | 17 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 63 | 1.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 58 | 1.0% |
| Scottish | 27 | 0.5% |
| Sioux | 15 | 0.3% |
| Slavic | 3 | 0.1% |
| South American | 15 | 0.3% |
| Spaniard | 6 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 7 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 342 | 6.1% |
| Swiss | 25 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 10 | 0.2% | View All 49 Rows |
Immigrants in Dixon County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dixon County came from Latin America (409 | 7.3%), Central America (399 | 7.1%), Mexico (198 | 3.5%), Guatemala (184 | 3.3%), and El Salvador (17 | 0.3%), together accounting for 21.6% of all Dixon County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 5 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 399 | 7.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 5 | 0.1% |
| Ecuador | 10 | 0.2% |
| El Salvador | 17 | 0.3% |
| Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 184 | 3.3% |
| Latin America | 409 | 7.3% |
| Mexico | 198 | 3.5% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 0.0% |
| South America | 10 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 5 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 1 | 0.0% | View All 17 Rows |
Sex and Age in Dixon County
Sex and Age in Dixon County
The most populous age groups in Dixon County are 10 to 14 Years (226 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (226 | 8.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 181 (6.3%) | 177 (6.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 210 (7.3%) | 194 (7.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 226 (7.9%) | 144 (5.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 226 (7.9%) | 159 (5.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 173 (6.0%) | 154 (5.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 122 (4.2%) | 103 (3.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 160 (5.6%) | 124 (4.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 115 (4.0%) | 173 (6.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 179 (6.2%) | 184 (6.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 160 (5.6%) | 162 (6.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 166 (5.8%) | 126 (4.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 193 (6.7%) | 226 (8.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 215 (7.5%) | 170 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 203 (7.1%) | 130 (4.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 150 (5.2%) | 185 (6.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 78 (2.7%) | 129 (4.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 76 (2.6%) | 103 (3.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 41 (1.4%) | 62 (2.3%) |
| Total | 2,874 (100.0%) | 2,705 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Dixon County
Median Family Size in Dixon County
The median family size in Dixon County is 3.12 persons per family, with single male/father families (104 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.37 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,179 | 81.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,179 (81.5%) | 2.97 |
| Single Male/Father | 104 (7.2%) | 4.37 |
| Single Female/Mother | 164 (11.3%) | 3.41 |
| Total Families | 1,447 (100.0%) | 3.12 |
Median Household Size in Dixon County
The median household size in Dixon County is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (104 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.13 persons per household. non-family households (768 | 34.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,179 (53.2%) | 2.99 |
| Single Male/Father | 104 (4.7%) | 5.13 |
| Single Female/Mother | 164 (7.4%) | 3.71 |
| Non-family | 768 (34.7%) | 1.08 |
| Total Households | 2,215 (100.0%) | 2.48 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dixon County
Out of a total of 2,215 households in Dixon County, 1,447 (65.3%) are family households, while 768 (34.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 760, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 712.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 712 (32.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 760 (34.3%) | 55 (2.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 261 (11.8%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 182 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 149 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 60 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 35 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,447 (65.3%) | 768 (34.7%) |
Female Fertility in Dixon County
Fertility by Age in Dixon County
Average fertility rate in Dixon County is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 40 (90.9%) | 105.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 4 (9.1%) | 7.0 |
| Total | 44 (100.0%) | 41.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dixon County
95.5% of women with births (44) in Dixon County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 5.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 38 (95.0%) | 2 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 42 (95.5%) | 2 (4.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Dixon County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 1 (2.3%) | 4.0 |
| High School Diploma | 11 (25.0%) | 45.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 13 (29.5%) | 38.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19 (43.2%) | 101.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 44 (100.0%) | 41.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dixon County
4.5% of women with births in Dixon County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 18.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 9 (81.8%) | 2 (18.2%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 42 (95.5%) | 2 (4.5%) |
Income in Dixon County
Income Overview in Dixon County
Per Capita Income in Dixon County is $36,911, while median incomes of families and households are $81,012 and $60,568 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 5,579 | $36,911 |
| Median Family Income | 1,447 | $81,012 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,447 | $102,674 |
| Median Household Income | 2,215 | $60,568 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,215 | $90,696 |
| Income Deficit | 1,447 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 5,579 | 29.75% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 5,579 | 70.25¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 5,579 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Dixon County
Average Earnings in Dixon County are $34,711, $40,988 for men and $28,793 for women, a difference of 29.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,664 (53.9%) | $40,988 |
| Female | 1,421 (46.1%) | $28,793 |
| Total | 3,085 (100.0%) | $34,711 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dixon County
The most common earnings brackets in Dixon County are $100,000+ for men (203 | 12.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (199 | 14.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 79 (4.8%) | 64 (4.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 52 (3.1%) | 53 (3.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 27 (1.6%) | 45 (3.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 81 (4.9%) | 32 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 42 (2.5%) | 72 (5.1%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 24 (1.4%) | 49 (3.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 47 (2.8%) | 52 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 15 (0.9%) | 71 (5.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 35 (2.1%) | 98 (6.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 77 (4.6%) | 31 (2.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 105 (6.3%) | 199 (14.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 109 (6.6%) | 96 (6.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 122 (7.3%) | 124 (8.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 77 (4.6%) | 88 (6.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 99 (5.9%) | 70 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 52 (3.1%) | 50 (3.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 181 (10.9%) | 86 (6.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 67 (4.0%) | 44 (3.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 170 (10.2%) | 76 (5.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 203 (12.2%) | 21 (1.5%) |
| Total | 1,664 (100.0%) | 1,421 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dixon County
Average earnings in Dixon County are $46,204 for men and $31,442 for women, a difference of 32.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $110,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,147. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,406, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,679.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $35,147 | $27,679 |
| High School Diploma | $38,462 | $28,942 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $52,500 | $32,697 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,250 | $31,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,375 | $66,406 |
| Total | $46,204 | $31,442 |
Family Income in Dixon County
Family Income Brackets in Dixon County
According to the Dixon County family income data, there are 369 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 12 | 0.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9 | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 88 | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 135 | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 184 | 12.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 232 | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 182 | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 369 | 25.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 159 | 11.0% |
| $200,000+ | 80 | 5.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dixon County
4-person families (179 | 12.4%) account for the highest median family income in Dixon County with $109,688 per family, while 2-person families (801 | 55.4%) have the highest median income of $38,454 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 801 (55.4%) | $76,908 |
| 3-Person Families | 251 (17.3%) | $67,434 |
| 4-Person Families | 179 (12.4%) | $109,688 |
| 5-Person Families | 131 (9.0%) | $105,938 |
| 6-Person Families | 57 (3.9%) | $101,875 |
| 7+ Person Families | 28 (1.9%) | $44,342 |
| Total | 1,447 (100.0%) | $81,012 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dixon County
The median family income in Dixon County is $81,012, with families comprising 3+ earners (169) having the highest median family income of $125,114, while families with 1 earner (407) have the lowest median family income of $38,698, accounting for 11.7% and 28.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 184 (12.7%) | $43,295 |
| 1 Earner | 407 (28.1%) | $38,698 |
| 2 Earners | 687 (47.5%) | $104,648 |
| 3+ Earners | 169 (11.7%) | $125,114 |
| Total | 1,447 (100.0%) | $81,012 |
Household Income in Dixon County
Household Income Brackets in Dixon County
With 423 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Dixon County, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 35 households (1.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 35 | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 100 | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 230 | 10.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 257 | 11.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 297 | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 392 | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 233 | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 423 | 19.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 164 | 7.4% |
| $200,000+ | 86 | 3.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Dixon County
The median household income in Dixon County is $60,568, with the highest median household income of $75,060 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 589 households (26.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 97 households (4.4%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 97 (4.4%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 589 (26.6%) | $75,060 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 777 (35.1%) | $71,518 |
| 65+ Years | 752 (34.0%) | $49,861 |
| Total | 2,215 (100.0%) | $60,568 |
Poverty in Dixon County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dixon County
With 8.8% poverty level for males and 10.1% for females among the residents of Dixon County, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (21.1%) and 54 females (26.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 31 (17.1%) | 18 (10.2%) |
| 5 Years | 15 (21.1%) | 4 (10.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 27 (10.5%) | 54 (26.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 5 (4.9%) | 6 (6.1%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (7.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (8.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 10 (4.1%) | 37 (17.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 15 (5.4%) | 17 (7.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 31 (10.6%) | 49 (13.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 39 (12.3%) | 9 (3.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 54 (13.9%) | 28 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (3.2%) | 35 (11.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (1.7%) | 11 (4.0%) |
| Total | 247 (8.8%) | 271 (10.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dixon County
According to the poverty statistics in Dixon County, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 150 (82.9%) | 158 (89.8%) |
| 5 Years | 56 (78.9%) | 34 (89.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 229 (89.4%) | 148 (73.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 98 (95.2%) | 92 (93.9%) |
| 15 Years | 85 (100.0%) | 37 (92.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 63 (91.3%) | 65 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 233 (95.9%) | 171 (82.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 264 (94.6%) | 210 (92.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 262 (89.4%) | 308 (86.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 278 (87.7%) | 279 (96.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 336 (86.2%) | 365 (92.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 336 (96.8%) | 273 (88.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 173 (98.3%) | 265 (96.0%) |
| Total | 2,563 (91.2%) | 2,405 (89.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dixon County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dixon County show that 5.5% or 65 of the total 1,179 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 27.4%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 758 (96.4%) | 28 (3.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 263 (98.9%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 90 (72.6%) | 34 (27.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,114 (94.5%) | 65 (5.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dixon County
According to the poverty data in Dixon County, 5.8% or 6 single-father households and 8.5% or 14 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (40.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (42.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (5.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 6 (40.0%) | 9 (42.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6 (5.8%) | 14 (8.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dixon County
The poverty data for Dixon County shows that 65 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 20 of the single-parent households (7.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (27.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (41.7%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 28 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (1.1%) | 5 (3.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 34 (27.4%) | 15 (41.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 65 (5.5%) | 20 (7.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Dixon County
Employment by Class of Employer in Dixon County
Among the 2,734 employed individuals in Dixon County, private company employees (1,753 | 64.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (235 | 8.6%), and local government employees (223 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,753 | 64.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 117 | 4.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 235 | 8.6% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 222 | 8.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 223 | 8.2% |
| State Government Employees | 126 | 4.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 55 | 2.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 3 | 0.1% |
| Total | 2,734 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Dixon County
According to the labor force statistics for Dixon County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,321), 67.0% or 2,895 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 84 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 92.7% or 569 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.1% or 41 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 124 (47.9%) | 41 (33.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 296 (90.5%) | 19 (6.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 183 (81.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 247 (87.0%) | 13 (5.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 592 (90.9%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 569 (92.7%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 357 (85.2%) | 7 (2.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 245 (63.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 214 (32.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 67 (13.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,895 (67.0%) | 84 (2.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dixon County
According to labor force statistics for Dixon County, 85.1% of individuals (2,194) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,578) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 24 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 90.8% or 733 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.7% or 13 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 347 (77.8%) | 17 (3.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 579 (80.9%) | 14 (1.9%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 733 (90.8%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 534 (87.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,194 (85.1%) | 28 (1.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Dixon County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dixon County are Management (366 | 13.1%), Community & Social Service (174 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (125 | 4.5%), Education Instruction & Library (109 | 3.9%), and Health Technologists (102 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dixon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (89.7%), Management (82.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (97.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (96.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (80.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 302 (82.5%) | 64 (17.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 18 (43.9%) | 23 (56.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 40 (74.1%) | 14 (25.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 35 (89.7%) | 4 (10.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 3 (42.9%) | 4 (57.1%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 2 (25.0%) | 6 (75.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 50 (28.7%) | 124 (71.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 16 (42.1%) | 22 (57.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 8 (72.7%) | 3 (27.3%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 21 (19.3%) | 88 (80.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 5 (31.2%) | 11 (68.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 5 (4.0%) | 120 (96.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 3 (2.9%) | 99 (97.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 415 (54.6%) | 345 (45.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,463 (52.2%) | 1,337 (47.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Dixon County are Cleaning & Maintenance (199 | 7.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (137 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (114 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (106 | 3.8%), and Security & Protection (44 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Dixon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (56.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.5%), Personal Care & Service (95.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 4 (3.5%) | 110 (96.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 25 (56.8%) | 19 (43.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 8 (29.6%) | 19 (70.4%) |
| Law Enforcement | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 70 (51.1%) | 67 (48.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 97 (48.7%) | 102 (51.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 5 (4.7%) | 101 (95.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 201 (33.5%) | 399 (66.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,463 (52.2%) | 1,337 (47.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dixon County are Office & Administration (361 | 12.9%), and Sales & Related (193 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 108 (56.0%) | 85 (44.0%) |
| Office & Administration | 46 (12.7%) | 315 (87.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 154 (27.8%) | 400 (72.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,463 (52.2%) | 1,337 (47.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dixon County are Construction & Extraction (167 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (135 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (88 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 59 (67.0%) | 29 (33.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 167 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 135 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 361 (92.6%) | 29 (7.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,463 (52.2%) | 1,337 (47.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dixon County are Production (262 | 9.4%), Transportation (134 | 4.8%), and Material Moving (100 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 145 (55.3%) | 117 (44.7%) |
| Transportation | 120 (89.5%) | 14 (10.4%) |
| Material Moving | 67 (67.0%) | 33 (33.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 332 (66.9%) | 164 (33.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,463 (52.2%) | 1,337 (47.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Dixon County
Employment Industries in Dixon County
The major employment industries in Dixon County include Manufacturing (465 | 16.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (450 | 16.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (233 | 8.3%), Retail Trade (226 | 8.1%), and Educational Services (216 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dixon County
The Dixon County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (98.6%), and Wholesale Trade (83.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (90.0%), Educational Services (81.9%), and Finance & Insurance (72.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 187 (80.3%) | 46 (19.7%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 205 (98.6%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| Manufacturing | 297 (63.9%) | 168 (36.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 41 (83.7%) | 8 (16.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 91 (40.3%) | 135 (59.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 125 (81.7%) | 28 (18.3%) |
| Utilities | 33 (78.6%) | 9 (21.4%) |
| Information | 4 (57.1%) | 3 (42.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 27 (27.8%) | 70 (72.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 14 (56.0%) | 11 (44.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 40 (49.4%) | 41 (50.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 28 (77.8%) | 8 (22.2%) |
| Educational Services | 39 (18.1%) | 177 (81.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 45 (10.0%) | 405 (90.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 28 (47.5%) | 31 (52.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 116 (62.0%) | 71 (38.0%) |
| Public Administration | 43 (40.2%) | 64 (59.8%) |
| Total | 1,463 (52.2%) | 1,337 (47.7%) |
Education in Dixon County
School Enrollment in Dixon County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,245 students in Dixon County are high school (336 | 27.0%), elementary school (310 | 24.9%), and middle school (261 | 21.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 70 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 119 | 9.6% |
| Elementary School | 310 | 24.9% |
| Middle School | 261 | 21.0% |
| High School | 336 | 27.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 117 | 9.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 32 | 2.6% |
| Total | 1,245 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dixon County
Out of a total of 1,245 students who are enrolled in schools in Dixon County, 98 (7.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,147 (92.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (53.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 380 (96.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 12 (46.2%) | 14 (53.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 380 (96.2%) | 15 (3.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 330 (93.2%) | 24 (6.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 249 (95.8%) | 11 (4.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 69 (87.3%) | 10 (12.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 65 (95.6%) | 3 (4.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 18 (62.1%) | 11 (37.9%) |
| 35 Years and over | 24 (70.6%) | 10 (29.4%) |
| Total | 1,147 (92.1%) | 98 (7.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dixon County
Education (244 | 25.3%), business (210 | 21.8%), science & technology (120 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (103 | 10.7%), and psychology (72 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 963 individuals in Dixon County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 17 | 1.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 68 | 7.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 8 | 0.8% |
| Psychology | 72 | 7.5% |
| Social Sciences | 43 | 4.5% |
| Engineering | 12 | 1.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 12 | 1.3% |
| Science & Technology | 120 | 12.5% |
| Business | 210 | 21.8% |
| Education | 244 | 25.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 3 | 0.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 16 | 1.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 21 | 2.2% |
| Communications | 14 | 1.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 103 | 10.7% |
| Total | 963 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Dixon County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dixon County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dixon County are males with 3 vehicles (515, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (404, making up 39.1%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 15 (1.1%) | 9 (0.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 109 (7.7%) | 193 (14.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 394 (27.8%) | 340 (25.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 515 (36.3%) | 404 (30.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 250 (17.6%) | 245 (18.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 135 (9.5%) | 125 (9.5%) |
| Total | 1,418 (100.0%) | 1,316 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Dixon County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dixon County are 5 to 9 minutes (407 commuters, 16.0%), less than 5 minutes (364 commuters, 14.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (284 commuters, 11.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 364 | 14.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 407 | 16.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 182 | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 211 | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 273 | 10.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 235 | 9.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 284 | 11.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 160 | 6.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 128 | 5.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 134 | 5.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 112 | 4.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 48 | 1.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Dixon County
The most common commute times in Dixon County are 5 to 9 minutes (225 commuters, 16.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (186 commuters, 15.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 178 (13.3%) | 186 (15.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 225 (16.8%) | 182 (15.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 96 (7.2%) | 86 (7.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 83 (6.2%) | 128 (10.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 131 (9.8%) | 142 (11.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 182 (13.6%) | 53 (4.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 175 (13.1%) | 109 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 55 (4.1%) | 105 (8.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 52 (3.9%) | 76 (6.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 72 (5.4%) | 62 (5.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 55 (4.1%) | 57 (4.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 35 (2.6%) | 13 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dixon County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Dixon County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (274, 20.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (191, 15.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 113 (8.4%) | 44 (3.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 79 (5.9%) | 103 (8.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 143 (10.7%) | 131 (10.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 142 (10.6%) | 77 (6.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 78 (5.8%) | 77 (6.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 274 (20.5%) | 187 (15.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 127 (9.5%) | 170 (14.2%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 58 (4.3%) | 191 (15.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 21 (1.6%) | 51 (4.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 21 (1.6%) | 42 (3.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 17 (1.3%) | 16 (1.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 7 (0.5%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 134 (10.0%) | 54 (4.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 125 (9.3%) | 53 (4.4%) |
| Total | 1,339 (100.0%) | 1,199 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Dixon County
Occupancy by Ownership in Dixon County
Of the total 2,215 dwellings in Dixon County, owner-occupied units account for 1,665 (75.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 550 (24.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,665 | 75.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 550 | 24.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,215 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Dixon County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 712 | 32.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 815 | 36.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 262 | 11.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 426 | 19.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,215 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dixon County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 468 (65.7%) | 244 (34.3%) |
| 2-Person Household | 691 (84.8%) | 124 (15.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 175 (66.8%) | 87 (33.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 331 (77.7%) | 95 (22.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,665 (75.2%) | 550 (24.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dixon County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 138 (50.0%) | 138 (50.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 593 (79.6%) | 152 (20.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 516 (70.2%) | 219 (29.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 418 (91.1%) | 41 (8.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dixon County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 344 | 15.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 342 | 15.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 373 | 16.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 404 | 18.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 403 | 18.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 278 | 12.6% |
| 85 Years and Over | 71 | 3.2% |
| Total | 2,215 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Dixon County
Median Income by Occupancy in Dixon County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,665 (75.2%) | $73,068 |
| Renter-Occupied | 550 (24.8%) | $33,417 |
| Average | 2,215 (100.0%) | $60,568 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dixon County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 7 (0.4%) | 22 (4.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 (0.2%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 33 (2.0%) | 66 (12.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 78 (4.7%) | 30 (5.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 67 (4.0%) | 55 (10.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 139 (8.4%) | 117 (21.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 233 (14.0%) | 63 (11.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 281 (16.9%) | 111 (20.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 208 (12.5%) | 24 (4.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 380 (22.8%) | 44 (8.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 236 (14.2%) | 14 (2.5%) |
| Total | 1,665 (100.0%) | 550 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dixon County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 130 (7.8%) | 19 (3.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 463 (27.8%) | 67 (12.2%) |
| $500 to $799 | 351 (21.1%) | 212 (38.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 176 (10.6%) | 87 (15.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 298 (17.9%) | 46 (8.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 178 (10.7%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 34 (2.0%) | 12 (2.2%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 14 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 21 (1.3%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| Total | 1,665 (100.0%) | 550 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Dixon County
Housing Structures in Dixon County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,986 | 89.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 40 | 1.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 14 | 0.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 48 | 2.2% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 30 | 1.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 32 | 1.4% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 65 | 2.9% |
| Total | 2,215 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dixon County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,572 (79.1%) | 414 (20.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 8 (16.7%) | 40 (83.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 45 (69.2%) | 20 (30.8%) |
| Total | 1,665 (75.2%) | 550 (24.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dixon County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 2 (0.1%) | 15 (2.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 32 (1.9%) | 103 (18.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 335 (20.1%) | 149 (27.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 618 (37.1%) | 112 (20.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 678 (40.7%) | 171 (31.1%) |
| Total | 1,665 (100.0%) | 550 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dixon County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 522 (31.4%) | 176 (32.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 518 (31.1%) | 151 (27.5%) |
| Electricity | 502 (30.1%) | 193 (35.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 24 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 86 (5.2%) | 30 (5.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 13 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,665 (100.0%) | 550 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Dixon County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 33 (2.0%) | 24 (4.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 240 (14.4%) | 218 (39.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 586 (35.2%) | 174 (31.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 806 (48.4%) | 134 (24.4%) |
| Total | 1,665 (100.0%) | 550 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Dixon County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dixon County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 978 | 687 |
| Median Property Value | $112,200 | $151,700 |
| Median Household Income | $58,152 | $105 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $456 | $13 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,540 | $9 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dixon County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 75 (7.7%) | 54 (7.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 355 (36.3%) | 158 (23.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 452 (46.2%) | 410 (59.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 64 (6.5%) | 65 (9.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 14 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 6 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 12 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 978 (100.0%) | 687 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dixon County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 7 (0.7%) | 7 (1.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 142 (14.5%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 118 (12.1%) | 36 (5.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 131 (13.4%) | 21 (3.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 200 (20.4%) | 102 (14.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 98 (10.0%) | 81 (11.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 151 (15.4%) | 110 (16.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 131 (13.4%) | 229 (33.3%) |
| Total | 978 (100.0%) | 687 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dixon County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 512 (52.3%) | 97,344 (14,169.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 146 (14.9%) | 420 (61.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 117 (12.0%) | 144 (21.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 200 (20.4%) | 45 (6.6%) |
| Total | 978 (100.0%) | 687 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dixon County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 210 (21.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 232 (23.7%) | 64 (9.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 469 (48.0%) | 177 (25.8%) |
| Total | 978 (100.0%) | 687 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Dixon County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dixon County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 445 (94.3%) | 27 (5.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 936 (91.4%) | 88 (8.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 384 (92.3%) | 32 (7.7%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 377 (88.5%) | 49 (11.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 566 (87.1%) | 84 (12.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 522 (86.3%) | 83 (13.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 703 (89.8%) | 80 (10.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 653 (99.7%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 452 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,038 (91.9%) | 445 (8.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dixon County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 445 (94.3%) | 27 (5.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 936 (91.4%) | 88 (8.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 384 (92.3%) | 32 (7.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dixon County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 401 (81.2%) | 93 (18.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,080 (92.5%) | 87 (7.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 761 (85.0%) | 134 (15.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 661 (93.8%) | 44 (6.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 2,135 (96.1%) | 87 (3.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dixon County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 157 (33.3%) | 305 (64.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 260 (25.4%) | 744 (72.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 50 (12.0%) | 368 (88.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 60 (14.1%) | 327 (76.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 50 (7.7%) | 543 (83.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 29 (4.8%) | 494 (81.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 124 (15.8%) | 600 (76.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 632 (96.5%) | 435 (66.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 447 (98.9%) | 295 (65.3%) |
| Total | 1,809 (33.0%) | 4,111 (75.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dixon County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 22 (3.7%) | 9 (2.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 24 (4.7%) | 18 (4.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 149 (14.9%) | 71 (6.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 107 (30.8%) | 58 (18.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 89 (50.6%) | 109 (39.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dixon County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 19 (3.2%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 80 (8.0%) | 16 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 97 (28.0%) | 36 (11.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 75 (42.6%) | 53 (19.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 9 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 49 (4.9%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (13.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (4.5%) | 26 (9.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (1.9%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (2.5%) | 12 (2.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 52 (5.2%) | 23 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.7%) | 38 (12.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (4.0%) | 16 (5.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 79 (7.9%) | 47 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 37 (10.7%) | 39 (12.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 29 (16.5%) | 74 (26.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 42 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.7%) | 29 (9.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (2.3%) | 14 (5.1%) |
Technology Access in Dixon County
Computing Device Access in Dixon County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,397 | 63.1% |
| Smartphone | 1,809 | 81.7% |
| Tablet | 1,212 | 54.7% |
| No Computing Device | 221 | 10.0% |
| Total | 2,215 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Dixon County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 3 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 1,294 | 58.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 386 | 17.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 138 | 6.2% |
| No Internet | 429 | 19.4% |
| Total | 2,215 | 100.0% |
Dixon County Summary
Dixon County is located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, and is bordered by South Dakota to the north and Iowa to the east. The county was established in 1856 and named after James Dixon, a former Nebraska territorial governor. The county seat is Ponca, and the population was 6,890 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Dixon County covers an area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The county is located in the Missouri River Valley, and is part of the Loess Hills region. The terrain is generally flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Niobrara River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county is home to several state parks and wildlife areas, including Ponca State Park, Niobrara State Park, and Smith Falls State Park. The Niobrara National Scenic River also runs through the county.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,890 people, 2,717 households, and 1,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,938. The per capita income for the county was $20,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The economy of Dixon County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown are corn, soybeans, and wheat. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few retail stores.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Ponca State Park, Niobrara State Park, and Smith Falls State Park. These parks attract visitors from all over the region, and provide a boost to the local economy.
Conclusion
Dixon County is a rural county located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska. The county is home to several state parks and wildlife areas, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The population of the county is largely white, and the median income is slightly below the state average. The county is home to several tourist attractions, which provide a boost to the local economy.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Dixon County?
Total Population of Dixon County is 5,579.
What is the Total Male Population of Dixon County?
Total Male Population of Dixon County is 2,874.
What is the Total Female Population of Dixon County?
Total Female Population of Dixon County is 2,705.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dixon County?
There are 106.25 Males per 100 Females in Dixon County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dixon County?
There are 94.12 Females per 100 Males in Dixon County.
What is the Median Population Age in Dixon County?
Median Population Age in Dixon County is 41.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dixon County
Average Family Size in Dixon County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dixon County
Average Household Size in Dixon County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dixon County?
Per Capita income in Dixon County is $36,911.
What is the Median Family Income in Dixon County?
Median Family Income in Dixon County is $81,012.
What is the Median Household income in Dixon County?
Median Household Income in Dixon County is $60,568.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dixon County?
Income or Wage Gap in Dixon County is 29.8%.
Women in Dixon County earn 70.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dixon County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dixon County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dixon County?
There are 2,895 People in the Labor Forcein in Dixon County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dixon County?
67.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Dixon County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dixon County?
Unemployment Rate in Dixon County is 2.9%.