Census ACS · #797 μSA
Dixon Metro Area
The Dixon, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 34,058 residents. The median household income is $68,459 and the median home value is $155,100.
34,058
Population
47
People / sq mi
$68,459
Median Income
$155,100
Median Home Value
The Dixon CBSA covers 725 sq mi of land at 47.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,459
Median Household Income
$35,065
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$155,100
Median Home Value
$853
Median Rent
73.3%
Homeownership
Education
90.5%
High School+
19.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
5.3%
Work From Home
24.3 min
Avg Commute
14.9%
Foreign Born
Dixon spans this state
Nearby metros
Largest cities in Illinois
Largest counties in Illinois
Part of Illinois
Other metros
Metro areas in Illinois
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dixon, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 34,058 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #797 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Dixon metro area is $68,459, with a per capita income of $35,065.
The Dixon, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
Where to stay near Dixon
Visiting or relocating to the Dixon metro area? Compare hotels and short-term rentals across the region — live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Dixon
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a move to Dixon?
Get relocation and cost-of-living insights for the Dixon metro by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
More from Illinois
Data for the Dixon, Il CBSA (19940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Dixon: a median age of 43.0, older than the national median. With 34,058 residents, Dixon is a metro area in IL.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $68,459 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 7.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $155,100, with typical rent around $853.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Dixon — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.