[2] Dixie County was created in 1921 from the southern portion of Lafayette County and named for "Dixie", the common nickname for the southern United States.

[4] The 2020 United States census counted 16,759 people, 6,248 households, and 3,905 families in Dixie County, Florida.

29.9% of households consisted of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[15] The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,674 (with a margin of error of +/- $1,917).

There were 7,362 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (3.9/km2).

In terms of ancestry, 39.7% were English, 15.2% were Irish, 14.7% were American, and 5.2% were German.

23.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

According to the Secretary of State's office, Republicans constitute the majority of registered voters in Dixie County.

Republicans hold the majority of registered voters in the county.