Dixon County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 49th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Dixon County, Nebraska is 5,561 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $69,156, the median home value is $141,400, and the median age is 42.1.
The population of Dixon County has declined 7.7% since 2010 (5,988 → 5,526), a -0.57% annualized rate.
5,561
Population
-0.57%
Annual growth
12
People / sq mi
$69,156
Median Income
$141,400
Median Home Value
Dixon County covers 476 sq mi of land at 11.7 people per square mile.
About Dixon County, NE
The poverty rate is what most separates Dixon County from the typical county: 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 5,561 residents, Dixon County is a county in Nebraska. It ranks #49 among counties in Nebraska by population.
The typical household here earns about $69,156, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 4.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $141,400, with typical rent around $661.
23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 8.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Dixon County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Dixon County had a population of 5,988 in 2010 and 5,526 in 2024, a -7.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,996 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.57%.
5,526
Population (2024)
5,988
Population (2010)
5,996
Peak (2011)
-0.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,988 |
| 2011 | 5,996 |
| 2012 | 5,888 |
| 2013 | 5,813 |
| 2014 | 5,758 |
| 2015 | 5,769 |
| 2016 | 5,742 |
| 2017 | 5,744 |
| 2018 | 5,692 |
| 2019 | 5,636 |
| 2020 | 5,585 |
| 2021 | 5,561 |
| 2022 | 5,522 |
| 2023 | 5,530 |
| 2024 | 5,526 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.1
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
21.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $69,156$-5,829 vs state |
| Mean household income | $96,634 |
| Per-capita income | $39,214 |
| Poverty rate | 4.7%-2.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 65.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Dixon County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
4.9%
Carpool
75.6%
Public transit
8.7%
Work from home
22.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$141,400$-82,400 vs state
Median home value
$661
Median rent
77.3%
Homeownership rate
2,528
Total housing units
88.5%
Occupied
11.5%
Vacant
22.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.1%
With health insurance
90.2%
With broadband internet
44.3%
Foreign-born
9.0%
Veterans (18+)
11.9%
With a disability
87.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.3%
High School+
23.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dixon County, Nebraska has a population of 5,561 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 12 people per square mile.
The population of Dixon County has declined 7.7% since 2010 (5,988 → 5,526), a -0.57% annualized rate.
The median household income in Dixon County, Nebraska is $69,156, with mean (average) household income of $96,634 and per-capita income of $39,214. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Dixon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Dixon County, Nebraska is 42.1 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Dixon County is $141,400 and median monthly rent is $661. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,528 total housing units, 11.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Dixon County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Dixon County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.