Dixon
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Dixon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 938 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,027 ft (1,837 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Velarde, 4.0 miles W.
- 938residents (2020 Census)
- 6,027 ftelevation · 1,837 m
- 11.5 sq miland area · 29.9 km²
- 81 / sq mipopulation density
- 87531ZIP code
About Dixon
Dixon is an unincorporated community located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States, on New Mexico State Road 75, just east of New Mexico State Road 68, in the north-central part of the state, and is approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Taos. The elevation of Dixon is 6,028 feet (1,837 m) above sea level. It is on the banks of the Embudo Creek, a tributary of the Rio Grande. Embudo Creek flows into the Rio Grande two miles (3.2 km) downstream from Dixon.
As of the 2020 census, Dixon had a population of 938. About 70% of residents identify as Hispanic. Many non-Hispanics have made their homes here since the mid-1960s.
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Living in Dixon
- Median household income
- $54,231
- Median home value
- $392,700
- Median age
- 38.4
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Dixon had 938 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 938 |
|---|---|
| Density | 81 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dixon at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 938 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.53 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,027 ft (1,837 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1796° N, 105.8911° W |
| ZIP code | 87531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3520830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dixon
- Velarde4.0 mi W
- Canova5.5 mi W
- Ojo Sarco7.0 mi SE
- Lyden7.1 mi W
- Chamisal8.1 mi E
- Los Luceros9.3 mi SW
- Picuris Pueblo9.5 mi E
- Rio Lucio9.6 mi E
- La Villita10.7 mi SW
- Truchas10.8 mi SE
- Peñasco11.2 mi E
- Alcalde11.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Dixon
What county is Dixon in?
Dixon is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Dixon, NM?
938 people lived in Dixon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dixon, NM?
The ZIP code of Dixon is 87531.
What is the elevation of Dixon?
6,027 feet (1,837 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dixon?
Velarde (4.0 mi), Canova (5.5 mi), Ojo Sarco (7.0 mi), Lyden (7.1 mi), Chamisal (8.1 mi).
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