Dixon, MT

Census Place

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2021 Population

309

22.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

23.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

24.8%

7.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$37,500

20% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$117,900

11.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Dixon, MT had a population of 309 people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $37,500. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dixon, MT grew from 252 to 309, a 22.6% increase and its median household income grew from $31,250 to $37,500, a 20% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dixon, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (28.8%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (3.24%), White (Hispanic) (2.59%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%).

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.

96.8% of the residents in Dixon, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Dixon, MT was $117,900, and the homeownership rate was 60.4%.

Most people in Dixon, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Dixon, MT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Dixon, MT is home to a population of 309 people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.88% of Dixon, MT residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

In 2021, there were 2.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (197 people) in Dixon, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 10 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Dixon, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dixon, MT was 98.4%, 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)
197 ± 43
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
89 ± 46
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
10 ± 13

2.59%

Hispanic Population

8 people

2.59% of the people in Dixon, MT are hispanic (8 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12 people

2.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

As of 2021, 3.88% of Dixon, MT residents (12 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dixon, MT was 2.38%, 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
9 ± 15
Gulf War (1990s)
2 ± 11
Gulf War (2001-)
1 ± 16

Dixon, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dixon, MT employs 110 people. The largest industries in Dixon, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (25 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18 people), and Educational Services (13 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,125), Transportation & Warehousing ($38,125), and Educational Services ($34,688).

Employment

Occupations

110

2021 Value

± 63

31%

1 Year growth

± 73.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dixon, MT grew at a rate of 31%, from 84 employees to 110 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dixon, MT, are Management Occupations (23 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (10 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dixon, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

110

2021 Value

± 63

31%

1 Year growth

± 73.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dixon, MT grew at a rate of 31%, from 84 employees to 110 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dixon, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (25 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18 people), and Educational Services (13 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

$15,536

Median earning men ± $4,725

$28,750

Median earning women ± $7,888

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($17,321) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($17,500), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($12,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.2B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$4.3B
Idaho
$2.87B
Colorado
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.53%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines 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 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

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 $117,900 in 2021, which is 0.481 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $105,400 to $117,900, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Dixon, MT is 60.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dixon, MT have an average commute time of 22.1 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.

Property

$117,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$42,789

$64

Median Property Taxes

±$24

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

60.4%

Homeownership

2021

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.4% of the housing units in Dixon, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

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.

$37,500

Median Household Income

± $16,934

106

Number of Households

± 31

In 2021, the median household income of the 106 households in Dixon, MT grew to $37,500 from the previous year's value of $31,250.

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

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (51.8%)
Worked At Home (20.9%)
Walked (15.5%)

In 2021, 51.8% of workers in Dixon, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.9%) and those who walked to work (15.5%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dixon, MT have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 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

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dixon, MT (76 out of 307 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males 45 - 54.

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

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

77.7% of the population of Dixon, MT has health coverage, with 11.7% on employee plans, 32.7% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sanders County, MT see 1346 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.28% increase from the previous year (1316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3039 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,346 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sanders County, MT

Primary care physicians in Sanders County, MT see an average of 1,346 patients per year. This represents a 2.28% increase from the previous year (1,316 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 37.5% under 18 years, 12.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

22.3%

Uninsured

11.7%

Employer Coverage

32.7%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

18.1%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dixon, MT grew by 22.3% from 18.3% to 22.3%.

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.