Dexter town is located in Penobscot County Maine. Dexter town has a 2024 population of 3,814. Dexter town is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,801 in 2020.
The average household income in Dexter town is $71,002 with a poverty rate of 17.25%. The median age in Dexter town is 52.2 years: 54.5 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dexter town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,614 | 94.93% |
| Two or more races | 192 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,783 | 2.11 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 980 | 2.72 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 683 | 1.12 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 80 | 2.78 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Male | 40 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 253 | 8.48% |
| Associates Degree | 318 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 301 | 10.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 4.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,371 | 45.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 4.05% |
| Some College | 473 | 15.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,853 | 2,479 | 448 |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,284 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,368 | $0 | $56,397 |
| High School Graduate | $32,632 | $30,625 | $32,776 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,375 | $35,721 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,375 | $39,505 | $34,960 |
| Some College | $39,714 | $47,933 | $26,471 |
$39,375
Average Earnings
$39,505
Average Male
$34,960
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.47% of Dexter town residents speak only English, while 0.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,566 | 566 | 15.87% |
| Multiple | 192 | 74 | 38.54% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
17.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.64%
Male Poverty Rate
16.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dexter town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dexter town is White, with 15.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.17% |
| Some College | 13.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Male Employed | 6.41% |
| Female Employed | 4.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,396 | $88,580 |
| Households | $50,319 | $71,002 |
| Married Families | $74,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,440 | $40,237 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
203
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 6.57% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.78%
Born in Dexter town
94.01%
Native Born
5.99%
Foreign Born
5.65%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
94.01% of Dexter town residents were born in the United States, with 63.78% having been born in Maine. 5.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,824 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 3,822 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 3,820 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 3,818 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 3,816 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 3,814 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 3,812 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 3,810 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 3,805 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 3,801 | 83 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 3,718 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 3,714 | -14 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 3,728 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 3,722 | -43 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 3,765 | -37 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 3,802 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,816 | -28 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 3,844 | -26 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 3,870 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 3,880 | 0 | 0% |