Dixon, MT

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2023 Population

270

6.25% 1-year decline

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.6

7.02% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

28.9%

13.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$43,750

11.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$159,400

34.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Dixon, MT had a population of 270 people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $43,750. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dixon, MT declined from 288 to 270, a −6.25% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,306 to $43,750, a 11.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dixon, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.93%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.33%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%).

None of the households in Dixon, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Dixon, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Dixon, MT was $159,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Dixon, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dixon, MT was 2 cars per household.

United States Montana Sanders County, MT Lake, Mineral, Missoula & Sanders Counties--Missoula City PUMA, MT

Population & Diversity

Dixon, MT is home to a population of 270 people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.7% of Dixon, MT residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

In 2023, there were 3.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (176 people) in Dixon, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 16 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of Dixon, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dixon, MT was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dixon, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dixon, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
176 ± 50
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
50 ± 31
White (Hispanic)
16 ± 18

9.26%

Hispanic Population

25 people

9.26% of the people in Dixon, MT are hispanic (25 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dixon, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

3.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

3.47%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

As of 2023, 3.7% of Dixon, MT residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dixon, MT was 3.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dixon, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6 ± 12
Gulf War (2001-)
3 ± 12
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 4

Dixon, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dixon, MT employs 85 people. The largest industries in Dixon, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (11 people), Educational Services (11 people), and Construction (10 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($58,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,750), and Transportation & Warehousing ($48,750).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 62

−16.7%

1 Year decline

± 114%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dixon, MT declined at a rate of −16.7%, from 102 employees to 85 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dixon, MT, are Management Occupations (13 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (13 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dixon, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 62

−16.7%

1 Year decline

± 114%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dixon, MT declined at a rate of −16.7%, from 102 employees to 85 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dixon, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (11 people), Educational Services (11 people), and Construction (10 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dixon, MT, though some of these residents may live in Dixon, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$25,536

Median earning men ± $8,665

$35,000

Median earning women ± $11,159

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($58,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,125), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($19,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,125), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($21,875), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($12,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dixon, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Tim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dixon, MT was $159,400 in 2023, which is 0.525 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $118,800 to $159,400, a 34.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Dixon, MT is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Dixon, MT have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dixon, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$159,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$50,024

$54

Median Property Taxes

±$23

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dixon, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dixon, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2023

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.8% of the housing units in Dixon, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dixon, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Dixon, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,750

Median Household Income

± $12,191

Number of Households

± 26

In 2023, the median household income of the 86 households in Dixon, MT grew to $43,750 from the previous year's value of $39,306.

The following chart displays the households in Dixon, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $20k - $25k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dixon, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (44%)
Walked (22.6%)
Carpooled (19%)

In 2023, 44% of workers in Dixon, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (22.6%) and those who carpooled to work (19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dixon, MT have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Dixon, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dixon, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dixon, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dixon, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dixon, MT (78 out of 270 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dixon, MT is White, followed by Native American and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

76.3% of the population of Dixon, MT has health coverage, with 11.5% on employee plans, 35.9% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sanders County, MT see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 12.9% increase from the previous year (1346 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3240 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 360 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sanders County, MT

Primary care physicians in Sanders County, MT see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 12.9% increase from the previous year (1,346 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sanders County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.6% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58% were men and 42% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

23.7%

Uninsured

11.5%

Employer Coverage

35.9%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

17%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dixon, MT grew by 3.43% from 22.9% to 23.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dixon, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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