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Dexter

Oregon · 865 residents · 1.84 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

865
+10%since 2023
from 789 in 2023
2020 – 2024
470 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 429 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.9
−28%since 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7618459291K1K20202024Dexter
2024865
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,304
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,905 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$18,249
+7%since 2023
from $17,072 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
29.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.367
−9%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$314,000
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
87.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
12.8% rent
12.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
53.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
65.8%
+65.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.2
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(201)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.5%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(653)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(212)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.3%(400)
46
−3%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+7%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
72.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
29.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
55.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
20.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Oregon?

Dexter, Oregon has about 865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Oregon?

The typical household in Dexter, Oregon earns about $38,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, Oregon expensive?

In Dexter, Oregon, the median home is worth about $314,000.

How educated are people in Dexter, Oregon?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, Oregon?

About 29.0% of people in Dexter, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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