Dixon County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dixon County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 5,561. It is the 49th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dixon County is 42.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dixon County is $69,156. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $141,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Dixon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dixon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.1%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.