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Dexter

Oregon · 893 residents · 1.84 sq mi
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Dexter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,363. Population has declined 12% since 2021. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

893
−12%vs 2021
vs 1,017 in 2021
2020 – 2024
485 / sq mi
−12%vs 2021
vs 553 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.8
−9%vs 2021
vs 50.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7618459291K1K20202024Dexter
2024865
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,363
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $55,179 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$33,996
−5%vs 2021
vs $35,831 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
30.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$211,600
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
84.9%
+6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.5% in 2021
15.1% rent
4.0
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.4%(289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(37)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(113)
13
−56%vs 2021
vs 28 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
9.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+2%vs 2021
vs 25.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
80.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
70.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
27.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.4%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 43.5% in 2021
56.6%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 56.5% in 2021
5.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.9%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, Oregon?

Dexter, Oregon has about 893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dexter, Oregon?

The typical household in Dexter, Oregon earns about $53,363 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 $211,600.

How educated are people in Dexter, Oregon?

About 16.5% 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 30.8% of people in Dexter, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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