Dixie County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Dixie County, Florida has a population of 17,058, the 58th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $50,110 and the median home value is $132,000. The poverty rate is 20.9%.

Dixie County Quick Facts

Population 17,058

Median Household Income $50,11090% MOE ±$5,316

Median Home Value $132,00090% MOE ±$22,528

Poverty Rate 20.9%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.3%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Median Age 46.4 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 84.7%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 10.7%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.7%

Cities/Places 2

Population 17,058 58th of 67

Median Income $50,110 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.9%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Dixie County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,589	17,058	+2.8%
Median household income	$49,017	$50,110	No clear change (+2.2%)
Median home value¹	$96,611	$132,000	+36.6%
Median gross rent	$777	$695	No clear change (-10.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Dixie

$50,110

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dixie

$132,000

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 24.5%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 18.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.9%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

7.6%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

7.3%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

6.9%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

13.2%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

8.8%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

0.3%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

39.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.7%

Renter 15.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $695/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.9%

18-34

17.5%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

29.0%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dixie County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cross City	1,955	$47,903	21.1%	$97,400
Horseshoe Beach	78	$62,768	5.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Dixie County is located in Florida with a total population of 17,058. It is the 58th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dixie County is 46.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.1% 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 Dixie County is $50,110. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 66% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $132,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dixie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dixie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.0% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dixie County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dixie County, Florida?

Dixie County has a population of 17,058, making it the 58th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Dixie County?

The median household income in Dixie County is $50,110 with a poverty rate of 20.9%.

How many cities are in Dixie County, Florida?

Dixie County contains 2 Census-designated places.