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Dixon County, Nebraska
Dixon County, Nebraska. Dixon County had 5,602 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). It holds 23 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 31051.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,602
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,606 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,545
Median household income
$72,454
±$5,969 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$155,900
±$14,222 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$689
±$39 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Dixon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,606 residents in Dixon County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,602 for July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,545 over 476 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dixon County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,545 | 1,978,707 | −174 |
| Households | 2,188±88 | 797,847 | −164 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.10 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,515±30 | 863,444 | −201 |
Dixon County's population since 2000
From 6,339 in 2000 to 5,602 in 2025: down 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Dixon County?
Dixon County holds 23 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Wakefield Township with 1,386 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wakefield Township | 1,387 | $58,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 1,522 | $56,964 |
| Ponca | 907 | $57,188 |
| Springbank Township | 510 | $70,625 |
| Emerson Township | 496 | $62,344 |
| Newcastle Township | 402 | $89,583 |
| Emerson | 840 | $57,292 |
| Ponca TownshipGEOID 3105139730 | 384 | $76,964 |
| Allen | 355 | $59,464 |
| Concord Township | 350 | $80,833 |
| NewcastleGEOID 3134090 | 272 | $83,438 |
| Galena TownshipGEOID 3105117915 | 242 | $84,375 |
| Ottercreek TownshipGEOID 3105137665 | 241 | $127,500 |
| Logan Township, Dixon CountyGEOID 3105128700 | 191 | $71,071 |
| Hooker Township, Dixon CountyGEOID 3105122955 | 185 | $80,288 |
| Silvercreek TownshipGEOID 3105145365 | 135 | not published |
| ConcordGEOID 3110250 | 126 | $81,429 |
| Clark TownshipGEOID 3105109130 | 113 | $66,250 |
| MartinsburgGEOID 3130940 | 78 | $57,083 |
| DixonGEOID 3113225 | 77 | not published |
| WaterburyGEOID 3151630 | 72 | $127,750 |
| Daily TownshipGEOID 3105111965 | 63 | not published |
| MaskellGEOID 3131045 | 58 | $61,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dixon County?
The median resident of Dixon County is 43.3 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.8%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dixon County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.7 | 37.2 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.8% | 12.7% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.9%±0.5 pts | 75.3% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.0%±1.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±2.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 7.2% | +3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4%±3.4 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dixon County earn?
Half of Dixon County's 2,188 households earn less than $72,454 a year (±$5,969), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $70,033 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dixon County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,454±$5,969 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,351±$14,175 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,876±$5,273 | $41,751 | +$6,867 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3%±1.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2%±4.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±2.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±2.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dixon County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Dixon County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,900 by its owner (±$14,222). The median renter pays $689 a month including utilities, and 22.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dixon County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,900±$14,222 | $238,600 | +$39,353 |
| Median gross rent | $689±$39 | $1,072 | −$188 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.0%±9.1 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,349±$88 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±3.5 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,515±30 | 863,444 | −201 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±5.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.3%±2.0 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.8%±3.7 pts | 18.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dixon County building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units across Dixon County in 2025 (7 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dixon County get to work?
76.1% of Dixon County's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Dixon County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±2.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±3.9 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±3.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±2.4 pts | 11.0% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±1.7 | 19.2 min | +2.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Dixon County's census tracts?
Dixon County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $71,949 (Tract 9778) to $74,306 (Tract 9776).
| Tract 977631051977600 | 2,330±155 | $74,306 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 977831051977800 | 3,215±155 | $71,949 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dixon County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 93 |
| Median household income | 29th of 93 |
| Median home value | 48th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 93 |
| Median age | 43rd of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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