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Dexter

Missouri · 7,927 residents · 7.208 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,400. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
7,927
+8%since 2000
from 7,356 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,021 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+3%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Dexter
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,339
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,116 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,594
+30%since 2000
from $15,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(7,114)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(88)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(281)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(7,217)
Black1.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(251)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other0.5%(42)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,069)
Diversity Score
13
+252%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Missouri?

Dexter, Missouri has about 7,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Missouri?

The typical household in Dexter, Missouri earns about $39,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Missouri expensive?

In Dexter, Missouri, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, Missouri?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, Missouri?

About 24.9% of people in Dexter, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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