Dixon, New Orleans Explained

Dixon
Settlement Type:New Orleans Neighborhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Louisiana
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:New Orleans
Subdivision Type3:Planning District
Subdivision Name3:District 3, Uptown/Carrollton
Coordinates:29.9711°N -90.1136°W
Area Total Sq Mi:0.24
Area Land Sq Mi:0.24
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Elevation Ft:0
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:565
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CST
Utc Offset1:-6
Timezone1 Dst:CDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP Codes
Area Code:504

Dixon is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: Interstate 10 to the northeast, South Carrollton Avenue to the southeast, Palmetto Street to the southwest and Cherry, Dixon, Mistletoe, Peach, Hamilton, Quince and Last Streets to the northwest.

Geography

Dixon is located at [1] and has an elevation of 0feet.[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 0.24mi2. 0.24mi2 of which is land and 0mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.

Adjacent neighborhoods

Boundaries

The New Orleans City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Dixon as these streets: Interstate 10, South Carrollton Avenue, Palmetto Street, Cherry Street, Dixon Street, Mistletoe Street, Peach Street, Hamilton Street, Quince Street and Last Street.[3]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,772 people, 668 households, and 445 families living in the neighborhood. The population density was 7,383 /mi2 (2,953 /km2). The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 94.9% African American, 3.2% White, 0.1% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.[4]

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,270 people, 520 households, and 319 families living in the neighborhood. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 90.3% African American, 6.0% White, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: Dixon Neighborhood. Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. 2008-06-21.
  4. Web site: Dixon Neighborhood. Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. 5 January 2012.