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Dexter

Maine · 2,158 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 $30,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $113,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,158
−2%since 2000
from 2,201 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
457 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+3%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dexter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,156
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,779 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,613
+39%since 2000
from $13,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+59%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,145)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(82)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,059)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other4.8%(104)
Diversity Score16.9%(365)
Diversity Score
17
+351%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Maine?

Dexter, Maine has about 2,158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Maine?

The typical household in Dexter, Maine earns about $30,156 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 $113,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Maine?

About 17.0% 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 507 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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