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Dexter

Maine · 2,093 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 $39,688. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% 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 $105,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,093
−5%since 2000
from 2,201 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
443 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+9%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dexter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,488
+90%since 2000
from $13,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,905)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(33)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other1%(21)
Diversity Score9.4%(196)
Diversity Score
9
+150%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Maine?

Dexter, Maine has about 2,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Maine?

The typical household in Dexter, Maine earns about $39,688 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 $105,000, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Maine?

About 18.3% 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 16.0% 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 572 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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