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Dixie County, FL
2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Dixie County, Florida.
Population
17,058
Land area
705sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Dixie County
Dixie County at a glance
- Dixie County is 94% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,110, 33% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,000 (63% below Florida) and median rent is $695 a month.
- Its largest cities are Cross City (1,955) and Horseshoe Beach (78).
Local data for Dixie County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dixie County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,110
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$132,000
Prices +1.5% in a year
Median rent
$695/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,626), Irish Americans (1,488), Italian Americans (284).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,010
2,989 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$127M
FY 2026, $7,586 per person
PPP loans
$9.6M
239 loans, 1,450 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dixie County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dixie County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
237
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
556
5.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dixie County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dixie County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dixie County, FL?
- Cross City is the largest city or town in Dixie County, with about 1,955 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dixie County?
- Dixie County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32359, 32628, 32648, 32680, 32692.
- What is the population of Dixie County, FL?
- About 17,058 people live in Dixie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dixie County?
- Dixie County borders Levy County, Taylor County, Gilchrist County, Lafayette County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023