Dixon, Iowa

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Dixon, Iowa
City
Location of Dixon, Iowa
Location of Dixon, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°44′29″N 90°46′58″W / 41.74139°N 90.78278°W / 41.74139; -90.78278Coordinates: 41°44′29″N 90°46′58″W / 41.74139°N 90.78278°W / 41.74139; -90.78278
CountryUSA
State Iowa
CountyScott
Government
 • MayorSteve Laughlin
Area
 • City0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2)
 • Land0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Population
 • City247
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
251
 • Density2,008.00/sq mi (776.56/km2)
 • Metro
382,630 (135th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52745
Area code(s)563
FIPS code19-21540
GNIS feature ID0455927

Dixon is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 247 at the 2010 census.

Geography[edit]

Dixon is located at 41°44′29″N 90°46′58″W / 41.74139°N 90.78278°W / 41.74139; -90.78278 (41.741464, −90.782891).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910198—    
1920197−0.5%
1930193−2.0%
1940226+17.1%
1950208−8.0%
1960280+34.6%
1970276−1.4%
1980312+13.0%
1990228−26.9%
2000276+21.1%
2010247−10.5%
1880228−7.7%
2019251+10.1%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 27, 2010. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 247 people, 98 households, and 67 families living in the city. The population density was 1,646.7 inhabitants per square mile (635.8/km2). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 693.3 per square mile (267.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 1.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 98 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 276 people, 105 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 1,881.7 people per square mile (710.4/km2). There were 108 housing units at an average density of 736.3 per square mile (278.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.19% White, 1.45% African American, and 0.36% from two or more races.

There were 105 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.

31.5% are under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,292, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,826. About 4.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.0% of those 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Dixon is part of the North Scott Community School District, which spans 220 square miles (570 km2) in northern Scott County.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "North Scott" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved July 20, 2020.

External links[edit]

  • City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Dixon


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