Dixie, Washington facts for kids
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Dixie, Washington
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Location of Dixie, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Walla Walla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 450/sq mi (173/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99329
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-18055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1504488 |
Dixie is a small community in Walla Walla County, Washington, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one. In 2020, about 225 people lived there.
The community of Dixie has had a post office since 1881. It has its own elementary school, which is part of the Dixie School District. After elementary school, older students attend Pioneer Middle School and Walla Walla High School in nearby Walla Walla. The name Dixie comes from a famous song called "Dixie."
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Where is Dixie Located?
Dixie is found at specific coordinates: 46.140782 degrees north and 118.153897 degrees west. This location is in Walla Walla County, Washington.
The community covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Dixie?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 220 | — | |
| 2010 | 197 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 225 | 14.2% | |
Let's look at how the population of Dixie has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 220 people. By 2010, the number dropped slightly to 197 people. However, in 2020, the population grew to 225 people.
Population Details (2000 Census)
In 2000, there were 220 people living in Dixie. These people lived in 84 different homes, and 63 of these were families. The area had about 428 people per square mile.
Most people in Dixie were White (about 90%). A smaller number were Native American (about 3.6%). Some people were from other races (about 4.5%), and a few were of mixed race (about 1.3%). About 5.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 84 homes in Dixie, about 26% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 68%) were married couples living together. About 20% of homes had just one person living there. The average home had about 2.6 people.
Age and Income
The population in Dixie had a mix of ages. About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 31.4% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Dixie was 42 years.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Dixie was $33,125 per year. For families, the average income was $40,714 per year. About 9.9% of all people in Dixie lived below the poverty line. This included about 28.6% of children under 18.
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