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Dexter

New York · 989 residents (2025 est.) · 0.666 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,408. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 366 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,000. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
754
−33%since 2000
from 1,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,132 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+18%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:989 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6908831K1K1K1990201020202024Dexter
2024754
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,408
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,482 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,415
+60%since 2000
from $17,138 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+19%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+87%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,094)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(650)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(37)
Asian2%(15)
Other6.4%(48)
Diversity Score31.2%(236)
Diversity Score
31
+833%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, New York?

Dexter, New York has about 754 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, New York?

The typical household in Dexter, New York earns about $49,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, New York expensive?

In Dexter, New York, the median home is worth about $158,000, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, New York?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, New York?

About 20.8% of people in Dexter, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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