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Dexter

Kentucky · 277 residents · 0.55 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,589. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 64 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,900. The poverty rate of 54.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−19%vs 2011
vs 341 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
504 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 620 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+6%vs 2011
vs 37.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,589
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $9,835 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,305
−13%vs 2011
vs $11,818 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
54.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.459 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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
$82,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−30.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.8% in 2011
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
69.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
+4%vs 2011
vs 8.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(333)
Black2.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(269)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
Diversity Score
4
−37%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.7%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
27.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.5% in 2011
Female
45.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Kentucky?

Dexter, Kentucky has about 277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Kentucky?

The typical household in Dexter, Kentucky earns about $9,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Kentucky expensive?

In Dexter, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $82,900.

How educated are people in Dexter, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, Kentucky?

About 54.0% of people in Dexter, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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