Dixon, CA Demographics

A map of Dixon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,736	8,227	44.4%	43.3%
Hispanic	8,497	8,302	43.2%	43.7%
Asian	794	652	4.0%	3.4%
Multiracial	694	984	3.5%	5.2%
Black	626	550	3.2%	2.9%
Native American/Other	336	273	1.7%	1.4%

Dixon, California has an estimated population of 19,683, an increase from the 18,988 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.4% White, 43.2% Hispanic, 4.0% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dixon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dixon is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dixon, that probability was 61.6% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dixon is ranked the 353rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dixon was ranked the 365th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dixon's White Population

8,736 residents of Dixon, or 44.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dixon is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Dixon ranks 1030th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dixon's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Dixon's population has increased from 43.3% to 44.4%.

Dixon is more White than neighboring University of California-Davis (33.8% White). Dixon is less White than neighboring Elmira (74.9% White), Hartley (61% White), Davis (49.9% White), and Allendale (63% White).

Dixon's Black Population

626 residents of Dixon, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dixon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Dixon ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dixon's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Dixon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Dixon is more Black than neighboring University of California-Davis (1.4% Black), Elmira (0% Black), and Davis (2.2% Black). Dixon is less Black than neighboring Allendale (6.6% Black).

Dixon's Asian Population

794 residents of Dixon, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dixon is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Dixon ranks 613th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dixon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Asian residents' share of Dixon's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.0%.

Dixon is more Asian than neighboring Hartley (0% Asian). Dixon is less Asian than neighboring University of California-Davis (39.1% Asian), Elmira (17.9% Asian), Davis (24.2% Asian), and Allendale (4.6% Asian).

Dixon's Hispanic Population

8,497 residents of Dixon, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dixon is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Dixon ranks 446th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dixon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Dixon's population has decreased from 43.7% to 43.2%.

Dixon is more Hispanic than neighboring University of California-Davis (18% Hispanic), Elmira (7.2% Hispanic), Hartley (25.9% Hispanic), Davis (15.1% Hispanic), and Allendale (19.3% Hispanic).

Dixon's Native American/Other Population

336 residents of Dixon, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dixon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dixon ranks 666th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dixon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dixon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Dixon is more Native American/Other than neighboring University of California-Davis (0.7% Native American/Other), Elmira (0% Native American/Other), Hartley (0% Native American/Other), Davis (1.4% Native American/Other), and Allendale (0% Native American/Other).

Dixon's Multiracial Population

694 residents of Dixon, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dixon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Dixon ranks 677th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dixon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dixon's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.5%.

Dixon is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmira (0% Multiracial). Dixon is less Multiracial than neighboring University of California-Davis (7.2% Multiracial), Hartley (9.9% Multiracial), Davis (7.1% Multiracial), and Allendale (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.