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Dexter

Michigan · 4,500 residents · 1.943 sq mi
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Dexter is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,944. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,500
+92%since 2000
from 2,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,316 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 1,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+20%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Dexter
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,944
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,510 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,729
+49%since 2000
from $27,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+15%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,242)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian1%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(142)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,916)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(215)
Asian2.7%(122)
Other4.4%(200)
Diversity Score28.8%(1,294)
Diversity Score
29
+372%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.1%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Michigan?

Dexter, Michigan has about 4,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Michigan?

The typical household in Dexter, Michigan earns about $86,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Michigan expensive?

In Dexter, Michigan, the median home is worth about $319,200, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Michigan?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, Michigan?

About 3.3% of people in Dexter, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,003 residents, a change of about 201 percent over that period.

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