Dexter is a city located in Stoddard County Missouri. Dexter has a 2024 population of 7,856. Dexter is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,943 in 2020.
The average household income in Dexter is $56,780 with a poverty rate of 23.78%. The median age in Dexter is 38 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dexter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,367 | 93.18% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 124 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,135 | 2.46 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 1,203 | 1.25 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Married | 1,176 | 3.23 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 418 | 2.56 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Male | 338 | 3.98 | 17.2 | 82.8 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 412 | 7.98% |
| Associates Degree | 472 | 9.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 548 | 10.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 336 | 6.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,351 | 45.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 231 | 4.47% |
| Some College | 814 | 15.76% |
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 | 4,965 | 4,365 | 854 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 72 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 45 | 0 |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 26.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,432 | $69,409 | $40,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,958 | $0 | $56,094 |
| High School Graduate | $29,960 | $39,079 | $27,637 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $35,331 | $47,609 | $24,271 |
| Some College | $21,783 | $41,370 | $13,561 |
$35,331
Average Earnings
$47,609
Average Male
$24,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.87% of Dexter residents speak only English, while 2.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,075 | 1,688 | 23.86% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 63 | 21.14% |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Black | 57 | 27 | 47.37% |
| Multiple | 231 | 12 | 5.19% |
| Native | 124 | 7 | 5.65% |
23.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.61%
Male Poverty Rate
28.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dexter is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dexter is Multiple, with 5.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 33.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.71% |
| High School | 16.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.88% |
| Male Employed | 7.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,571 | $67,629 |
| Households | $47,647 | $56,780 |
| Married Families | $71,771 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,013 | $38,745 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
773
Number of Veterans
735
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 376 |
| Korea | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 116 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 328 |
| 55 to 64 | 210 |
| 75+ | 185 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 744 | 13.24% |
| Native American | 15 | 68.18% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 11.19% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 11.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
80.67%
Born in Dexter
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
98.86% of Dexter residents were born in the United States, with 80.67% having been born in Missouri. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,747 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 7,769 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 7,791 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 7,812 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 7,834 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 7,856 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 7,878 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 7,872 | -34 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 7,906 | -37 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 7,943 | 91 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 7,852 | -44 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 7,896 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 7,870 | -18 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 7,888 | -56 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 7,944 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 7,941 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,933 | 38 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 7,895 | 21 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 7,874 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 7,899 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,356 | -203 | -2.69% |
| 1990 | 7,559 | 516 | 7.33% |
| 1980 | 7,043 | 1,019 | 16.92% |
| 1970 | 6,024 | 505 | 9.15% |
| 1960 | 5,519 | 895 | 19.36% |
| 1950 | 4,624 | 1,516 | 48.78% |
| 1940 | 3,108 | 394 | 14.52% |
| 1930 | 2,714 | 79 | 3% |
| 1920 | 2,635 | -5,112 | -65.99% |