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Dexter

Kansas · 224 residents · 0.277 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,703. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 140 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
224
−38%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+26%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1922893864825791990201020202024Dexter
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,703
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,747
+25%since 2000
from $12,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(11)
Diversity Score13.2%(30)
Diversity Score
13
+262%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Kansas?

Dexter, Kansas has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Kansas?

The typical household in Dexter, Kansas earns about $45,703 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Kansas?

About 19.7% 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 10.0% 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 102 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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