Population 17,058 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dixie County
Household size in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.90 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Dixie County average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 3.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.1, Dixie County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Dixie County than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Dixie County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Florida counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dixie County
Renters in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dixie County is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 70.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Dixie County: 30.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 12.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Dixie County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Florida. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $536 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $619 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $617 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $788 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dixie County pays $788 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $252 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Few Florida counties have lower rents: only two of 67.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dixie County
Bachelor's degrees in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dixie County: 10.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Florida county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.1% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Dixie County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.8 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dixie County
| Period | Dixie County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Dixie County than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dixie County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie County | 2.59 | 47.1 | 8.8% | 15.3% | 30.0% | 1989 | $788 | 10.6% | 85.3% | 3.7% |
| Gilchrist County | 2.55 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 14.3% | 8.4% | 1997 | $1,040 | 15.7% | 86.9% | 3.3% |
| Levy County | 2.49 | 47.0 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 1993 | $823 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 4.6% |
| Lafayette County | 2.91 | 42.0 | 9.4% | 22.8% | 16.1% | 1990 | $843 | 10.3% | 82.4% | 14.8% |
| Alachua County | 2.32 | 35.9 | 9.6% | 45.9% | 9.7% | 1988 | $1,427 | 50.5% | 94.7% | 4.5% |
| Columbia County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 14.4% | 27.5% | 10.6% | 1989 | $1,045 | 17.0% | 86.2% | 6.4% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 16.5% | 24.0% | 25.3% | 1984 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.1% | 5.2% |
| Union County | 2.59 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 1991 | $942 | 12.6% | 82.4% | 5.5% |
| Bradford County | 2.65 | 41.2 | 15.5% | 26.7% | 14.1% | 1985 | $958 | 14.9% | 83.5% | 4.4% |
| Marion County | 2.45 | 47.3 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 1992 | $1,403 | 23.4% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| Putnam County | 2.42 | 44.2 | 14.1% | 24.6% | 14.7% | 1984 | $915 | 14.0% | 81.9% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dixie County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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