Dixon Correctional Center by the Numbers: Capacity, Population, and History
If your loved one is at Dixon Correctional Center, knowing a few basics—who runs the facility, when it opened, and how many people it holds—can help you understand what daily life there might look like.
The warden of Dixon Correctional Center is Andrea Tack.
Dixon Correctional Center opened in July 1983.
Dixon's operational capacity is 1,975. That's the total number of beds the facility is designed to hold.
As of 6/30/24, Dixon housed 991 people. Population fluctuates, but this gives you a recent snapshot.
Quick snapshot: Dixon has an operational capacity of 1,975 and housed 991 people as of 6/30/24 - well below its listed capacity.
Programs Vocational Volunteer
- ✓ Career technologies
- ✓ Cosmetology (GP)
- ✓ Commercial Cooking (GP)
- ✓ Construction Occupations (GP)
- ✓ Eyeglass
- ✓ Religious Programs (Worship and Bible study)
- ✓ Alcoholics Anonymous
- ✓ Literacy Program
These numbers help turn vague questions like
- Use names and dates to stay oriented - If you’re keeping notes for your family, write down that the warden is Andrea Tack and that Dixon opened in July 1983.
- Reference the numbers when you’re trying to understand conditions - Keep the operational capacity (1,975) alongside the most recent population figure (991 as of 6/30/24) so you can frame questions clearly.
- Ask directly about vocational options - If work training is a priority, have your loved one ask staff about enrollment for career technologies.
- Look for volunteer-run support that fits their needs - If faith-based support is important, ask about access to religious programs (worship and Bible study).
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