Dixie County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dixie County is located in Florida with a total population of 16,952. It is the 58th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dixie County is 45.8 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dixie County is $47,655. This is 34% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $96,900. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Dixie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dixie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.1% vs 51.4%). The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

8.1% 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 76% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.