Dixon, Iowa facts for kids
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Dixon, Iowa
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Location of Dixon, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • City | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
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| • City | 202 |
| • Density | 1,616.00/sq mi (624.96/km2) |
| • Metro | 382,630 (135th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52745
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-21540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455927 |
Dixon is a small city located in Scott County, Iowa, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, 202 people called Dixon home.
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Where is Dixon Located?
Dixon is found at specific map coordinates: 41.741464 degrees North and -90.782891 degrees West. Think of these numbers as its exact address on a global map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Dixon?
This section looks at the people who live in Dixon, based on information from past censuses. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country, done every ten years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 228 | — |
| 1910 | 198 | −13.2% |
| 1920 | 197 | −0.5% |
| 1930 | 193 | −2.0% |
| 1940 | 226 | +17.1% |
| 1950 | 208 | −8.0% |
| 1960 | 280 | +34.6% |
| 1970 | 276 | −1.4% |
| 1980 | 312 | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 228 | −26.9% |
| 2000 | 276 | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 247 | −10.5% |
| 2020 | 202 | −18.2% |
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Dixon's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 202 people living in Dixon. These people lived in 87 different homes, and 48 of these were families.
The city had 100 housing units in total. Most residents were White. A small percentage of people identified with two or more races. About 1.5% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age in Dixon was about 41.5 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old. About 25.7% of the people were under 20 years old.
Dixon's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Dixon had a slightly larger population of 247 people. There were 98 households, with 67 of them being families.
Most people living in Dixon at that time were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people identified with two or more races.
The average age in 2010 was 36.9 years. About 26.3% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Dixon
Students in Dixon attend schools that are part of the North Scott Community School District. This school district is quite large, covering about 220 square miles (570 square kilometers) in the northern part of Scott County.
See also
In Spanish: Dixon (Iowa) para niños
