Dixie County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,058 | — | #2,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,110 | -33.3% | #2,764 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.4 years | +19.3% | #542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $132,000 | -53.2% | #2,490 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $695 | -40.2% | #2,756 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | +65.9% | #2,754 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dixie County has a population of 17,058, making it the #2,033 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dixie County is $50,110, ranking #2,764 out of 3,222 counties — 33.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.9% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Dixie County is $132,000 (-53.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $695/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.7%.
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82.9% of residents in Dixie County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.6% below the national rate.
About Dixie County, Florida
Dixie County, Florida has a total population of 17,058, making it the 2,033rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dixie County is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dixie County is $50,110, which ranks #2,764 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Dixie County is $132,000, 53.2% below the national median. Renters in Dixie County pay a median gross rent of $695 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dixie County, 10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Dixie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.0%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
All data for Dixie County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.