Dixon, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dixon, Nebraska
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Downtown Dixon: 2nd Street, August 2013
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Location of Dixon, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 506.58/sq mi (195.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68732
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-13225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398732 |
Dixon is a small village located in Dixon County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet, rural place. In 2020, about 77 people lived there.
Even though it's small, Dixon has some important places. You can find a granary (where grain is stored), a post office, a community center for local events, a small cafe, and a fire and rescue department. Dixon is also part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
History of Dixon
Dixon was started in 1890 by the railroad company. It was officially named after Dixon County, which itself was named for an early settler in the area. Just three years later, in 1893, Dixon officially became a village.
Geography of Dixon
Dixon is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.39 square kilometers (or 0.15 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of Dixon
The number of people living in Dixon has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1900 | 157 | — | |
| 1910 | 217 | 38.2% | |
| 1920 | 241 | 11.1% | |
| 1930 | 222 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 226 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 159 | −29.6% | |
| 1960 | 139 | −12.6% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 127 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 87 | −31.5% | |
| 2000 | 108 | 24.1% | |
| 2010 | 87 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 77 | −11.5% | |
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Dixon's Population in 2010
During the 2010 census, there were 87 people living in Dixon. These people made up 39 households, and 23 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Dixon in 2010 were White (about 98.9%). A small number (1.1%) were Native American.
- About 23% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Around 43.6% of households were married couples.
- About 41% of households were single people living alone.
- Around 25.6% of households were single people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Dixon in 2010 was about 51 years old.
- Nearly 20% of residents were under 18.
- About 26% were 65 or older.
- The village had slightly more females (54%) than males (46%).
See also
In Spanish: Dixon (Nebraska) para niños
