Dixon, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 267, Dixon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dixon is a small community located in Wyoming, within Carbon County. The total population is 267. It ranks as the 112th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dixon is 9.9 years. This is 75% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 53.9% of the population under 18, Dixon has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dixon is $73,594. This is 3% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.6%. This is 381% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dixon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $119,400. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $309,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Dixon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dixon is Hispanic or Latino, making up 64.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (35.6%) is well below the state average of 81.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (64.4% vs 10.7%).

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 59.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dixon, Wyoming 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 Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.