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Dexter

Georgia · 655 residents · 0.768 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,524. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,200. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
655
+29%since 2000
from 509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
853 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−11%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4386067749421K1990201020202024Dexter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,524
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,056
−6%since 2000
from $22,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$740
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+38%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(393)
Black22.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(403)
Black34%(223)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.8%(385)
Diversity Score
59
+33%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2011
from 33.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Georgia?

Dexter, Georgia has about 655 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Georgia?

The typical household in Dexter, Georgia earns about $36,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Georgia expensive?

In Dexter, Georgia, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Georgia?

About 17.9% 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 12.3% 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 161 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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