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Dexter

Kansas · 233 residents (2025 est.) · 0.277 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,357. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $81,800. At a median age of 19.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
+48%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,949 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 1,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.0
−50%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:233 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1922893864825791990201020202024Dexter
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,357
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,226
+60%since 2000
from $12,615 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−15%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+104%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(334)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(24)
Diversity Score10.6%(57)
Diversity Score
11
+192%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
0.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+39.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Kansas?

Dexter, Kansas has about 540 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Kansas?

The typical household in Dexter, Kansas earns about $52,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Kansas expensive?

In Dexter, Kansas, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Kansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, Kansas?

About 2.8% of people in Dexter, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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