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Dexter

New York · 1,052 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% 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 $103,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052
−6%since 2000
from 1,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,580 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6908831K1K1K1990201020202024Dexter
2024754
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,482 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,186
+12%since 2000
from $17,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+57%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(989)
Black1.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(20)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.3%(14)
Diversity Score12.6%(133)
Diversity Score
13
+277%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
10.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, New York?

Dexter, New York has about 1,052 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dexter, New York earns about $38,333 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 $103,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, New York?

About 14.3% 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 12.2% of people in Dexter, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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