Dixon, Illinois
Dixon: city and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
About
Dixon is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,733 and a population density of 776 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,927 inhabitants.
The city was created 198 years ago in 1827.
Quick Facts about Dixon
| Population | 14,927 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Postal code | 61021 |
| Phone Area Codes | 815 |
| Area | 20.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8389,-89.4796 |
| Altitude | 2,336 feet / 712 meters |
| Capital city | Dixon is capital of Lee County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1828 (198 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:27:23 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 736 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Dixon is located at 41°50'20"N 89°28'46"W (41.8389200, -89.4795500).
Dixon map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dixon decreased by 5.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,733 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,603 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,500 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,555 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,427 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,229 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,283 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,300 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,190 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,090 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,927 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Dixon
1Ronald Reagan Home
810 &, 816 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, United States View details
Phone: +18152885176 | Website available
2John Deere Historic Site
8334 S Clinton St, Dixon, IL 61021, United States View details
Phone: +18156524551 | Website available
People born in Dixon (22)
People born in Dixon, including astronomer John Adelbert Parkhurst, politician Daniel W. Hamilton, politician H. Allen Smith, .
More notable people
- John Devine (Road bicycle racer) he was born in 02/11/1985
- Fred Sterling (American politician) he was born in 29/06/1869
- Sean Considine (American football player) he was born in 17/12/1982
- Arthur E. Bestor (president of the Chautauqua Institution) he was born in 01/01/1879
- George William Bulmer (Canadian flying ace in World War I) he was born in 01/09/1898
- Jerry Hey (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Larry Young (former baseball umpire from the United States) he was born in 06/02/1954
- Marla Alupoaicei (American Christian author and speaker) she was born in 01/01/1974
- Richard A. Lovett (American writer) he was born in 28/10/1953
- Rita Crundwell (Accused of fraud) she was born in 10/01/1953
- Rondi Reed (American actress) she was born in 26/10/1952
- Samuel Cook Edsall (American bishop) he was born in 15/02/1860
- Sherwood Dixon (American politician) he was born in 19/06/1896
- John Bryant (American actor (1916-1989)) he was born in 10/08/1916
- Tom Demmer (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1986
- Frederica D. Detmers (American botanist (1867—1934)) she was born in 16/01/1867
- Minnie Gow Walsworth (American poet) she was born in 25/07/1859
- Isaiah Roby (American basketball player) he was born in 03/02/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dixon, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148672 | Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon (IL) | 61021-9112 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dixon, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dixon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Post Office | Dixon (IL) | 61021 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Dixon, California place in Solano county, California, USA with a population of 20,440 people.
- Dixon, Missouri city in Pulaski county, Missouri, USA with a population of 1,457 people.
- Dixon, New Mexico unincorporated community in New Mexico with a population of 926 people.
- Dixon, Kentucky city in Webster county, Kentucky, USA with a population of 877 people.
- Dixon, Ohio township in Preble County, Ohio with a population of 544 people.
- Dixon, Iowa city in Scott county, Iowa, USA with a population of 249 people.
- Dixon, South Dakota city in United States of America with a population of 125 people.
- Dixon, Wyoming town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 94 people.
- Dixon, Nebraska village in Dixon county, Nebraska, USA with a population of 80 people.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amboy | 2,841 | City in Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Franklin Grove | 919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ashton | 878 | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Paw Paw | 832 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lee Center | 552 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Nachusa | 454 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Sublette | 415 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Lee | 323 | Village in DeKalb and Lee counties, Illinois, United States |
| Compton | 279 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Steward | 238 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Nelson | 156 | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Brooklyn | 131 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Harmon | 109 | Village in Illinois, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Dixon distances to largest Illinois cities