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Dexter

Maine · 2,201 residents · 4.722 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,779. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 464 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,200. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,201
−17%since 1990
from 2,665 in 1990
1990 – 2024
466 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 564 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+14%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dexter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,779
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,979 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,397
+30%since 1990
from $10,313 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
63.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
36.6% rent
2.4
−8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,647)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score4.3%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,145)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(82)
4
−13%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Maine?

Dexter, Maine has about 2,201 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Maine?

The typical household in Dexter, Maine earns about $23,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Maine expensive?

In Dexter, Maine, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Maine?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, Maine?

About 20.3% of people in Dexter, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 464 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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