Dexter, KS

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Dexter Overview

494
TOTAL POPULATION
221
MALE POPULATION
273
FEMALE POPULATION
80.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
18.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,266
PER CAPITA INCOME
$50,565
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,551
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
189
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Dexter

The most populous races in Dexter are White / Caucasian (472 | 95.6%), Two or more Races (18 | 3.6%), and Native / Alaskan (4 | 0.8%).
Race in Dexter
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%
Native / Alaskan40.8%
White / Caucasian47295.6%
Two or more Races183.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total494100.0%

Ancestry in Dexter

The most populous ancestries reported in Dexter are German (67 | 13.6%), British (37 | 7.5%), Irish (35 | 7.1%), English (34 | 6.9%), and Cherokee (19 | 3.8%), together accounting for 38.9% of all Dexter residents.
Ancestry in Dexter
Ancestry# Population% Population
American132.6%
British377.5%
Cherokee193.8%
English346.9%
European10.2%
French30.6%
French Canadian71.4%
German6713.6%
Irish357.1%
Italian20.4%
Russian20.4%
Spaniard20.4%
Swiss112.2%
Welsh10.2%
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Immigrants in Dexter

Immigrants in Dexter
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Dexter

Sex and Age in Dexter

The most populous age groups in Dexter are 15 to 19 Years (52 | 23.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (60 | 22.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dexter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (20.4%)44 (16.1%)
5 to 9 Years12 (5.4%)8 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years6 (2.7%)39 (14.3%)
15 to 19 Years52 (23.5%)60 (22.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years3 (1.4%)8 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years7 (3.2%)36 (13.2%)
40 to 44 Years26 (11.8%)2 (0.7%)
45 to 49 Years7 (3.2%)5 (1.8%)
50 to 54 Years4 (1.8%)2 (0.7%)
55 to 59 Years27 (12.2%)6 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years9 (4.1%)5 (1.8%)
65 to 69 Years11 (5.0%)41 (15.0%)
70 to 74 Years5 (2.3%)3 (1.1%)
75 to 79 Years3 (1.4%)2 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years1 (0.4%)4 (1.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
Total221 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dexter

Median Family Size in Dexter

The median family size in Dexter is 3.36 persons per family, with single female/mother families (3 | 2.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1 | 0.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dexter
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple106 (96.4%)3.34
Single Male/Father1 (0.9%)3.00
Single Female/Mother3 (2.7%)4.33
Total Families110 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Dexter

The median household size in Dexter is 3.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3 | 2.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.67 persons per household. non-family households (38 | 25.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dexter
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple106 (71.6%)4.04
Single Male/Father1 (0.7%)3.00
Single Female/Mother3 (2.0%)6.67
Non-family38 (25.7%)1.13
Total Households148 (100.0%)3.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dexter

Out of a total of 148 households in Dexter, 110 (74.3%) are family households, while 38 (25.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 55, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 36.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dexter
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-36 (24.3%)
2-Person Households55 (37.2%)1 (0.7%)
3-Person Households8 (5.4%)1 (0.7%)
4-Person Households11 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households33 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (74.3%)38 (25.7%)

Female Fertility in Dexter

Fertility by Age in Dexter

Average fertility rate in Dexter is 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 143.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dexter
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)143.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)17.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dexter

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dexter
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Dexter

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dexter
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma2 (100.0%)250.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)17.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dexter

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dexter
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Income in Dexter

Income Overview in Dexter

Per Capita Income in Dexter is $18,266, while median incomes of families and households are $50,565 and $49,551 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income494$18,266
Median Family Income110$50,565
Mean Family Income110$67,703
Median Household Income148$49,551
Mean Household Income148$59,003
Income Deficit110$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4940.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)494100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4940.33

Earnings by Sex in Dexter

Earnings by Sex in Dexter
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male103 (51.2%)$0
Female98 (48.8%)$0
Total201 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dexter

The most common earnings brackets in Dexter are $2,499 or less for men (21 | 20.4%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (37 | 37.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dexter
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21 (20.4%)3 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (10.7%)2 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4997 (6.8%)37 (37.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (15.5%)5 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.9%)3 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (1.0%)3 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (6.8%)33 (33.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (3.9%)2 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99911 (10.7%)3 (3.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (1.9%)4 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (2.9%)2 (2.0%)
$100,000+8 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total103 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dexter

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dexter
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$62,679$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$53,750$0
Bachelor's Degree$50,417$0
Graduate Degree$170,500$0
Total--

Family Income in Dexter

Family Income Brackets in Dexter

According to the Dexter family income data, there are 44 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 40.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Dexter
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99910.9%
$25,000 to $34,99932.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994440.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993935.5%
$75,000 to $99,99987.3%
$100,000 to $149,99976.4%
$150,000 to $199,99943.6%
$200,000+43.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dexter

2-person families (55 | 50.0%) account for the highest median family income in Dexter with $49,155 per family, while 2-person families (55 | 50.0%) have the highest median income of $24,578 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dexter
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families55 (50.0%)$49,155
3-Person Families10 (9.1%)$0
4-Person Families10 (9.1%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families2 (1.8%)$0
7+ Person Families33 (30.0%)$0
Total110 (100.0%)$50,565

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dexter

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dexter
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6 (5.4%)$0
1 Earner53 (48.2%)$48,750
2 Earners45 (40.9%)$51,815
3+ Earners6 (5.4%)$187,500
Total110 (100.0%)$50,565

Household Income in Dexter

Household Income Brackets in Dexter

With 50 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Dexter, accounting for 33.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dexter
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010.7%
$10,000 to $14,99910.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992416.2%
$25,000 to $34,99953.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995033.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993926.4%
$75,000 to $99,999117.4%
$100,000 to $149,99996.1%
$150,000 to $199,99942.7%
$200,000+42.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dexter

The median household income in Dexter is $49,551, with the highest median household income of $51,532 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 50 households (33.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 1 households (0.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dexter
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1 (0.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years50 (33.8%)$51,532
45 to 64 Years36 (24.3%)$0
65+ Years61 (41.2%)$48,412
Total148 (100.0%)$49,551

Poverty in Dexter

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dexter

With 6.5% poverty level for males and 3.0% for females among the residents of Dexter, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (23.1%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dexter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (5.1%)
15 Years2 (8.7%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (23.1%)1 (2.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (12.1%)1 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (6.5%)7 (3.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dexter

According to the poverty statistics in Dexter, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dexter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (88.2%)5 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)37 (94.9%)
15 Years21 (91.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (93.8%)13 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (76.9%)50 (98.0%)
25 to 34 Years6 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years29 (87.9%)37 (97.4%)
45 to 54 Years11 (100.0%)6 (85.7%)
55 to 64 Years36 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
75 Years and over4 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total173 (93.5%)228 (97.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dexter

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dexter
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dexter

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dexter
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (33.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dexter

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dexter
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Dexter

Employment by Class of Employer in Dexter

Among the 187 employed individuals in Dexter, private company employees (88 | 47.1%), local government employees (64 | 34.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (26 | 13.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dexter
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8847.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2613.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations52.7%
Local Government Employees6434.2%
State Government Employees31.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total187100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dexter

According to the labor force statistics for Dexter, out of the total population over 16 years of age (315), 60.0% or 189 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 2 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 6 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.3% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dexter
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years6 (100.0%)2 (33.3%)
25 to 29 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years7 (63.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years69 (97.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years17 (94.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years30 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years12 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years40 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (60.0%)2 (1.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dexter

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dexter
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma42 (91.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree62 (91.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21 (91.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dexter

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dexter are Business & Financial (31 | 16.6%), Management (11 | 5.9%), Community & Social Service (9 | 4.8%), Education Instruction & Library (5 | 2.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (3 | 1.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dexter

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dexter, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (66.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dexter
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (25.5%)41 (74.6%)
Total (Overall)90 (48.1%)97 (51.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dexter are Healthcare Support (6 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (3 | 1.6%), Law Enforcement (3 | 1.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (1 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Dexter

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dexter, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dexter
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)10 (62.5%)6 (37.5%)
Total (Overall)90 (48.1%)97 (51.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dexter are Office & Administration (67 | 35.8%), and Sales & Related (4 | 2.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dexter

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dexter
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Office & Administration21 (31.3%)46 (68.7%)
Total (Category)23 (32.4%)48 (67.6%)
Total (Overall)90 (48.1%)97 (51.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dexter are Construction & Extraction (24 | 12.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dexter

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dexter
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)90 (48.1%)97 (51.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dexter are Material Moving (9 | 4.8%), Production (5 | 2.7%), and Transportation (1 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dexter

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dexter
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Transportation1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Total (Overall)90 (48.1%)97 (51.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dexter

Employment Industries in Dexter

The major employment industries in Dexter include Health Care & Social Assistance (46 | 24.6%), Manufacturing (36 | 19.3%), Public Administration (36 | 19.3%), Construction (22 | 11.8%), and Educational Services (15 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Dexter

Employment Industries by Sex in Dexter

The Dexter industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.7%), and Public Administration (86.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dexter
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing33 (91.7%)3 (8.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (4.3%)44 (95.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration5 (13.9%)31 (86.1%)
Total90 (48.1%)97 (51.9%)

Education in Dexter

School Enrollment in Dexter

The most common levels of schooling among the 167 students in Dexter are high school (117 | 70.1%), middle school (23 | 13.8%), and elementary school (13 | 7.8%).
School Enrollment in Dexter
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool84.8%
Kindergarten42.4%
Elementary School137.8%
Middle School2313.8%
High School11770.1%
College / Undergraduate21.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total167100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dexter

Out of a total of 167 students who are enrolled in schools in Dexter, 2 (1.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 165 (98.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (10.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dexter
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old18 (90.0%)2 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (98.8%)2 (1.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dexter

Education (12 | 44.4%), psychology (3 | 11.1%), business (3 | 11.1%), liberal arts & history (2 | 7.4%), and visual & performing arts (2 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 27 individuals in Dexter who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dexter
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology311.1%
Social Sciences13.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology13.7%
Business311.1%
Education1244.4%
Literature & Languages13.7%
Liberal Arts & History27.4%
Visual & Performing Arts27.4%
Communications27.4%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total27100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dexter

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dexter

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dexter are males with 3 vehicles (44, accounting for 48.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (43, making up 45.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dexter
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle5 (5.6%)4 (4.1%)
2 Vehicles30 (33.3%)43 (44.3%)
3 Vehicles44 (48.9%)43 (44.3%)
4 Vehicles7 (7.8%)2 (2.1%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (4.4%)5 (5.1%)
Total90 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dexter

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dexter are 25 to 29 minutes (67 commuters, 36.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (56 commuters, 30.3%), and less than 5 minutes (16 commuters, 8.6%).
Commute Time in Dexter
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes168.6%
5 to 9 Minutes84.3%
10 to 14 Minutes42.2%
15 to 19 Minutes5630.3%
20 to 24 Minutes84.3%
25 to 29 Minutes6736.2%
30 to 34 Minutes94.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes10.5%
45 to 59 Minutes42.2%
60 to 89 Minutes115.9%
90 or more Minutes10.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Dexter

The most common commute times in Dexter are 15 to 19 minutes (24 commuters, 27.3%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (45 commuters, 46.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dexter
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (12.5%)5 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes4 (4.5%)4 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes4 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (27.3%)32 (33.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes5 (5.7%)3 (3.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes22 (25.0%)45 (46.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (5.7%)4 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (2.3%)2 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes10 (11.4%)1 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dexter

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dexter are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (24, 27.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (47, 48.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dexter
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (4.5%)1 (1.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (8.0%)1 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (27.3%)2 (2.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (10.2%)47 (48.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (3.4%)1 (1.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7 (8.0%)36 (37.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (4.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (3.4%)2 (2.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (23.9%)2 (2.1%)
Total88 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dexter

Occupancy by Ownership in Dexter

Of the total 148 dwellings in Dexter, owner-occupied units account for 131 (88.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 17 (11.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dexter
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13188.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1711.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units148100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dexter

Occupancy by Household Size in Dexter
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3624.3%
2-Person Household5637.8%
3-Person Household96.1%
4+ Person Household4731.8%
Total Housing Units148100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dexter

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dexter
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
2-Person Household53 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
3-Person Household6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household41 (87.2%)6 (12.8%)
Total Housing Units131 (88.5%)17 (11.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dexter

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dexter
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
High School Diploma29 (96.7%)1 (3.3%)
College/Associate Degree90 (90.0%)10 (10.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dexter

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dexter
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years117.4%
35 to 44 Years4027.0%
45 to 54 Years85.4%
55 to 64 Years2818.9%
65 to 74 Years5335.8%
75 to 84 Years64.1%
85 Years and Over21.3%
Total148100.0%

Housing Finances in Dexter

Median Income by Occupancy in Dexter

Median Income by Occupancy in Dexter
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied131 (88.5%)$49,391
Renter-Occupied17 (11.5%)$95,625
Average148 (100.0%)$49,551

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dexter

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dexter
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)1 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (12.2%)1 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99947 (35.9%)3 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (28.2%)2 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (6.9%)2 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9995 (3.8%)4 (23.5%)
$150,000 or more5 (3.8%)3 (17.6%)
Total131 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dexter

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dexter
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49933 (25.2%)2 (11.8%)
$500 to $79914 (10.7%)6 (35.3%)
$800 to $9994 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49972 (55.0%)3 (17.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dexter

Housing Structures in Dexter

Housing Structures in Dexter
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7752.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10.7%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other6946.6%
Total148100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dexter

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dexter
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached67 (87.0%)10 (13.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other64 (92.7%)5 (7.2%)
Total131 (88.5%)17 (11.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dexter

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dexter
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (5.3%)1 (5.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms61 (46.6%)13 (76.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms18 (13.7%)2 (11.8%)
8 or more Rooms45 (34.4%)1 (5.9%)
Total131 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dexter

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dexter
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas94 (71.8%)15 (88.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity20 (15.3%)1 (5.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels17 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)1 (5.9%)
Total131 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dexter

Household Vehicle Usage in Dexter
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)1 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle11 (8.4%)4 (23.5%)
2 Vehicles71 (54.2%)3 (17.6%)
3 or more Vehicles49 (37.4%)9 (52.9%)
Total131 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dexter

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dexter

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5279
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$35,000$2
Monthly Housing Costs$350$0
Real Estate Taxes$918$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dexter

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dexter
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00023 (44.2%)35 (44.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (13.5%)43 (54.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9996 (11.5%)1 (1.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more15 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dexter

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dexter
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (15.4%)2 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (9.6%)39 (49.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (13.5%)32 (40.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (5.8%)2 (2.5%)
$150,000 or more3 (5.8%)2 (2.5%)
Total52 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dexter

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dexter
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x32 (61.5%)49,904 (63,169.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x1 (1.9%)42 (53.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (3.8%)37 (46.8%)
4.0x or more17 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dexter

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dexter
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49931 (59.6%)1 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,4998 (15.4%)74 (93.7%)
Total52 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dexter

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dexter

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dexter
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years147 (86.5%)23 (13.5%)
19 to 25 Years6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
26 to 34 Years12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years49 (69.0%)22 (31.0%)
45 to 54 Years17 (94.4%)1 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years41 (87.2%)6 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total437 (88.5%)57 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dexter

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dexter
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen147 (86.5%)23 (13.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dexter

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dexter
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00026 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99979 (83.2%)16 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999241 (86.1%)39 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (92.9%)2 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dexter

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dexter
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 681 (87.1%)12 (12.9%)
6 to 18 Years103 (60.6%)44 (25.9%)
19 to 25 Years2 (22.2%)6 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years2 (2.8%)47 (66.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)17 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years2 (4.3%)40 (85.1%)
65 to 74 Years60 (100.0%)47 (78.3%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)11 (91.7%)
Total262 (53.0%)236 (47.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dexter

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dexter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)19 (30.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (3.7%)4 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (50.0%)37 (84.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dexter

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dexter: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dexter: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dexter: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)19 (30.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dexter: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (3.7%)4 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (50.0%)37 (84.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dexter: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)

Technology Access in Dexter

Computing Device Access in Dexter

Computing Device Access in Dexter
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11779.0%
Smartphone14195.3%
Tablet9866.2%
No Computing Device21.3%
Total148100.0%

Internet Access in Dexter

Internet Access in Dexter
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8054.0%
Cellular Data Only5637.8%
Satellite Internet21.3%
No Internet128.1%
Total148100.0%

Dexter Summary

Dexter, Kansas is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state, in Clark County. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town was founded in 1887, and has a population of just over 500 people.

Geography

Dexter is located in the southwestern corner of Kansas, in Clark County. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level. The climate in Dexter is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Dexter is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, and sorghum. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Dexter was 514. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Dexter was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

History

Dexter was founded in 1887 by a group of settlers from Missouri. The town was named after a local rancher, Dexter Smith. The town quickly grew, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural center. The town was also home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, and a newspaper.
In the early 1900s, the town was hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses closed. However, the town was able to recover, and by the 1950s, it had become a popular tourist destination. The town was also home to several manufacturing plants, which provided jobs for many of the town's residents.
Today, Dexter is a small, quiet town. It is still home to several farms, and the town is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the rural lifestyle. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dexter?
Total Population of Dexter is 494.
What is the Total Male Population of Dexter?
Total Male Population of Dexter is 221.
What is the Total Female Population of Dexter?
Total Female Population of Dexter is 273.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dexter?
There are 80.95 Males per 100 Females in Dexter.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dexter?
There are 123.53 Females per 100 Males in Dexter.
What is the Median Population Age in Dexter?
Median Population Age in Dexter is 18.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dexter
Average Family Size in Dexter is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dexter
Average Household Size in Dexter is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dexter?
Per Capita income in Dexter is $18,266.
What is the Median Family Income in Dexter?
Median Family Income in Dexter is $50,565.
What is the Median Household income in Dexter?
Median Household Income in Dexter is $49,551.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dexter?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dexter is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dexter?
There are 189 People in the Labor Forcein in Dexter.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dexter?
60.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Dexter.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dexter?
Unemployment Rate in Dexter is 1.1%.