Dixon County GIS Maps
Dixon County, Nebraska, has 5,606 residents across 6,200 parcels and covers 476.1 square miles. The population declined 6.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Dixon County is 31051.
Wakefield is the county's largest population center. Dixon County also includes 8 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Dixon County Trends
- Population
- 5,606▾
- Median Home Value
- $141,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,326▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Dixon County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Dixon County Parcels
Dixon County has 6,200 mapped parcels covering 308,533 acres. The median assessed value is $221,635. The median lot size is 8.91 acres. 3,049 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Dixon County Parcel viewer here.
Dixon County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 6,200 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 2,700 | 43.5% |
| Land use code | 6,200 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 6,200 | 100% |
| Land value | 6,200 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 6,200 | 100% |
| Acreage | 6,200 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 6,200 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Dixon County parcel records.
Dixon County Population
Dixon County had 5,606 residents in 2020. That was 6.6% lower than in 2010. Dixon County had 733 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 12 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wakefield, Ponca and Allen.
Population Trend in Dixon County NE
Dixon County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Dixon County Zip Codes
Dixon County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wakefield (68784), Ponca (68770) and Allen (68710). Wakefield is the largest zip by population, with about 2,169 residents or 39% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 80% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Dixon County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68784 | Wakefield | 2,169 | ▴ 3.1% |
| 68770 | Ponca | 1,603 | ▴ 3.3% |
| 68710 | Allen | 707 | ▾ -14.8% |
| 68757 | Newcastle | 639 | ▾ -15.3% |
| 68785 | Emerson | 284 | ▴ 3.6% |
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Dixon County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Dixon County Demographics
Dixon County has a median age of 42.1, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 25% of residents are under 18, while 21.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Dixon County NE
Median Age
42.1
Under 18
25%
Age 65+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
23.7%
Dixon County School Districts
Dixon County is served by 8 public school districts with 3,326 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Wayne Community Schools, Wakefield Public Schools and Ponca Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 61% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Dixon County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Community Schools | 1,016 | 30.5% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Wakefield Public Schools | 575 | 17.3% | ▾ -3.2% |
| Ponca Public Schools | 442 | 13.3% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School | 400 | 12% | ▴ 1% |
| Hartington Newcastle Public Schools | 373 | 11.2% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Dixon County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Dixon County Housing & Real Estate
Dixon County has a median home value of $141,400 and a median gross rent of $661. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $196,250 and homes spent about 55 days on the market.
Dixon County Housing Mix
Dixon County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Dixon County Housing Trends
Dixon County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Dixon County, NE
Dixon County has 224 business listings across 121 categories. The largest categories in Dixon County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (19, 8.5%), Public And Government Association (10, 4.5%), and Bars & Nightlife (8, 3.6%). The full Dixon County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Dixon County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Dixon County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 19 | 8.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 4.5% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 8 | 3.6% |
| Shipping Center | 5 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 5 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 5 | 2.2% |
| Libraries | 4 | 1.8% |
| Catholic Church | 4 | 1.8% |
| American Restaurants | 4 | 1.8% |
Dixon County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Etter Chiropractic and Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Ponca |
| Nebraska Journal Leader | Advertising Agency | Ponca |
| A1 Mist Sprayers | Agriculture | Ponca |
| Bob's Bar & Grill | American Restaurants | Martinsburg |
| Paper Moon Primitives | Antique Store | Dixon |
| Storm'n Normans | Arts And Entertainment | Waterbury |
| Wakefield NAPA | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Wakefield |
| Scott's Automotive | Auto Repair | Concord |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Wakefield |
| Bank of Dixon County | Banks & Credit Unions | Ponca |
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Dixon County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Dixon County Basemaps
Dixon County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Dixon County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Dixon County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.