Dixon County, Nebraska
Dixon County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Dixon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,000 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,596 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ponca. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Dixon County at a glance
Dixon County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
WakefieldPopulation 1,362
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Dixon County
| Population | 5,596 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area | 1234 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4932,-96.8678 |
| Named for | Dixon |
| Altitude | 1,260 feet / 384 meters |
| Capital | Ponca |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:56:04 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dixon County is located at 42°29'35"N 96°52'4"W (42.4931900, -96.8677500). It has 2 neighbors: Clay County and Union County.
Dixon County map
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The largest city of Dixon County is Wakefield with a population of 1,362. Other cities include, Emerson population 789, Allen population 346, Newcastle population 344 and Ponca population 318. See all Dixon County cities & populated places.
Dixon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dixon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 1,362 | City in Nebraska |
| Emerson | 789 | Village in Nebraska |
| Allen | 346 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Newcastle | 344 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Ponca | 318 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Concord | 129 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Martinsburg | 87 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Dixon | 80 | Village in Dixon county, Nebraska, USA |
| Maskell | 68 | Village in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States |
| Waterbury | 66 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dixon County
Official Website- Ponca
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dixon County decreased by 7.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,000 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,998 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,888 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,815 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,760 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,769 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,742 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,746 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,700 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,636 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,596 | -0.71% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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