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Dixon Unit School District 170
Dixon Unit School District 170 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 21,741. The median household income is $69,389 and the median age is 43.3.
21,741
Population
189
People / sq mi
$69,389
Median Income
43.3
Median Age
Dixon Unit School District 170 covers 115 sq mi of land at 189.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$69,389
Median Household Income
$35,720
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$147,700
Median Home Value
$878
Median Rent
72.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.0%
High School+
21.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dixon Unit School District 170 serves a community with a population of 21,741 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Dixon Unit School District 170 is $69,389, with a per capita income of $35,720. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Dixon Unit School District 170 is 82.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dixon Unit School District 170, 90.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dixon Unit School District 170 is $147,700, with a median rent of $878. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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Data for Dixon Unit School District 170 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1712330).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.