Demographics & People — Dixon, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,166 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,300 |
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| Median Age | 41.9 |
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| Total Households | 5,808 |
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| Family Households | 3,208 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3493 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,120 |
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| Black or African American | 1,661 |
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| Asian | 121 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,357 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,648 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,521 |
| Other groups | 3,323 |
| Irish | 2,304 |
| English | 1,568 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,198 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 777 |
| American | 661 |
| Italian | 567 |
| Polish | 439 |
Language
| English Only | 13,711 |
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| Spanish | 494 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,543 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 797 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,535 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dixon, Illinois.
