Dixon County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,545 #2,850 / 3,222
12th
Median Household Income $72,454 -3.6% #1,016 / 3,222
68th
Median Age 43.3 years +11.3% #1,122 / 3,222
65th
Median Home Value $155,900 -44.7% #2,127 / 3,222
34th
Median Gross Rent $689 -40.8% #2,791 / 3,222
13th
Poverty Rate 7.3% -41.8% #255 / 3,222
92th

Demographics

Dixon County has a population of 5,545, making it the #2,850 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.6%
Native Born
7.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Dixon County is $72,454, ranking #1,016 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.

Median Household Income
$72,454 −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,016 of 3,222
68th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,876 −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #732 of 3,222
77th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.3% −41.8% vs nat'l
Rank #255 of 3,222
92th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.4% −55.6% vs nat'l
Rank #395 of 3,222
88th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4% −30.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,445 of 3,222
55th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.0 min −6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,717 of 3,222
47th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Dixon County is $155,900 (-44.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $689/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.

Median Home Value
$155,900 −44.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,127 of 3,222
34th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$689 −40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,791 of 3,222
13th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.5% +18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,263 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.5% Homeownership

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Health

90.8% of residents in Dixon County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.

90.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.8% −1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,984 of 3,222
38th percentile

About Dixon County, Nebraska

Dixon County, Nebraska has a total population of 5,545, making it the 2,850th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dixon County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Dixon County is $72,454, which ranks #1,016 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.

The median home value in Dixon County is $155,900, 44.7% below the national median. Renters in Dixon County pay a median gross rent of $689 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Dixon County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.

Dixon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.8%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).

All data for Dixon County, Nebraska 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.