Dixon
City in Lee County, Illinois
Dixon is a city in Lee County, Illinois, with 15,274 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nachusa, 4.8 miles E.
- 15,274residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.5 km²
- 1,615 / sq mipopulation density
- 61021ZIP code
About Dixon
Dixon is a city in Lee County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 15,274 as of the 2020 census. The city is named after founder John Dixon, who operated a rope ferry service across the Rock River, which runs through the city. The Illinois General Assembly designated Dixon as "Petunia Capital of Illinois" in 1999 and "The Catfish Capital of Illinois" in 2009.
Dixon was the boyhood home of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. The city is also the site of the Lincoln Monument State Memorial, marking the spot where Abraham Lincoln joined the Illinois militia at Fort Dixon in 1832 during the Black Hawk War. The memorial is located on the west side of Dixon's main north–south street, Galena Avenue (U.S. Route 52, also Illinois Route 26), north of the Rock River. The city is also the site of the Dixon Bridge Disaster of 1873, the worst road bridge disaster in American history. A marker for the disaster stands near the Lincoln Statue, on the north bank of the river.
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Living in Dixon
- Median household income
- $59,406
- Median home value
- $120,800
- Median rent
- $912/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Dixon had 15,274 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,274 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,615 per sq mi (624 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dixon at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,274 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.46 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8433° N, 89.4775° W |
| ZIP code | 61021 |
| Official website | discoverdixon.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1720162 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dixon
- Nachusa4.8 mi E
- Grand Detour5.2 mi NE
- Lost Nation7.3 mi NE
- Nelson7.4 mi SW
- Franklin Grove9.1 mi E
- Harmon9.2 mi SW
- Polo11.1 mi NW
- Amboy11.3 mi SE
- Sterling11.6 mi W
- Lee Center12.2 mi SE
- Rock Falls12.2 mi SW
- Ashton13.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Dixon
What county is Dixon in?
Dixon is in Lee County, Illinois.
What is the population of Dixon, IL?
15,274 people lived in Dixon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dixon, IL?
The ZIP code of Dixon is 61021.
What is the elevation of Dixon?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dixon?
Nachusa (4.8 mi), Grand Detour (5.2 mi), Lost Nation (7.3 mi), Nelson (7.4 mi), Franklin Grove (9.1 mi).
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