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Dexter

Kansas · 278 residents · 0.277 sq mi
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Dexter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,292. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,200. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−24%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+24%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1922893864825791990201020202024Dexter
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,292
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,527
+79%since 2000
from $12,615 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+58%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(19)
Diversity Score17.5%(49)
Diversity Score
17
+380%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Kansas?

Dexter, Kansas has about 278 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Kansas?

The typical household in Dexter, Kansas earns about $42,292 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 $51,200, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Kansas?

About 4.5% 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 20.9% of people in Dexter, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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