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Dexter

Georgia · 694 residents (2025 est.) · 0.768 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,141. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 545 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,054
+107%since 2000
from 509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,372 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:694 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4386067749421K1990201020202024Dexter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,141
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,334
+31%since 2000
from $22,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+24%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,040
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dexter on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(393)
Black22.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(224)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(637)
Black36.7%(387)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(16)
Diversity Score62.4%(658)
Diversity Score
62
+42%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+25.2 ptssince 2011
from 33.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Georgia?

Dexter, Georgia has about 1,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Georgia?

The typical household in Dexter, Georgia earns about $34,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Georgia expensive?

In Dexter, Georgia, the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Georgia?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, Georgia?

About 17.6% of people in Dexter, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 560 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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