Dixon Population 2026

Dixon has a population of 15,319, making it the #3045 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 575× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dixon (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,319

Rank in United States

#3045

Coordinates

41.84°N, 89.48°W

~208 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,103 km

685 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Illinois

City	Population	Rank in United States
Chicago	2,664,452	#3
Aurora	200,661	#125
Rockford	148,278	#184
Joliet	147,861	#186
Naperville	147,100	#190
Peoria	115,070	#259
Springfield	114,394	#262
North Peoria	113,004	#266

Cities near Dixon

Sterling15,057 people · ~19 km away
Freeport24,476 people · ~52 km away
Rockford148,278 people · ~58 km away
Clinton26,064 people · ~59 km away
DeKalb43,211 people · ~61 km away
Loves Park23,455 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dixon?

Dixon has a population of 15,319 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3045 biggest city in United States.

What state is Dixon in?

Dixon is located in Illinois, United States.

Is Dixon the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,103 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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