Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek is a small community located in California, within Inyo County. The total population is 3,071. It ranks as the 789th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek is 42.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek is $75,745. This is 24% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $196,600. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (56.2% vs 33.8%). The Asian population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.