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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

Total population
865
+10%since 2023
from 789 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 429 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
−28%since 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7618459291K1K20202024Dexter
2024865
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.9%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 921.3%(184)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(46)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.2%(80)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(101)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(110)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 542.9%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(112)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421%(182)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,304
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,905 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
29.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,000
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
+65.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(201)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(653)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(212)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
46
−3%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19.1%(165)
Ancestry
French9.8%(85)
English6.8%(59)
Italian6.7%(58)
Welsh4.9%(42)
Swedish2.9%(25)
Danish2.3%(20)
German1.8%(16)
Scottish0.7%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+7%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
55.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.1%(58)
Married77.9%(205)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married17.9%(62)
Married57.3%(199)
Widowed8.6%(30)
Divorced16.1%(56)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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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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