Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dexter, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,521

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%3,998

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%237

Two or More

3.8%173

Asian

1.7%78

Black

0.8%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

1.2%34

Some College (<1 yr)

4%116

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%430

Associate's Degree

7.1%205

Bachelor's Degree

36.5%1,057

Master's Degree

24.5%709

Professional Degree

3.7%106

Doctorate

5.7%165

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

70.3%

Graduate+

33.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$421,000

Median Renti

$1,761

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%1,420

Renter-Occupied

22.8%420

Total Units

1,864

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

3.5%50

$150K–$200K

0.6%8

$200K–$300K

15.8%224

$300K–$500K

59.2%841

$500K–$1M

20.9%297

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

116

$2,000+

150

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%16

2010–2019

12.1%226

2000–2009

32.1%599

1990–1999

19.3%359

1980–1989

1.4%26

1970–1979

2.9%54

1960–1969

2%37

1950–1959

6.5%121

1940–1949

6%112

1939 or earlier

16.8%314

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87%1,601

Electricity

10.3%190

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%22

Wood

1%18

Fuel Oil

0.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,637

Mean Household Incomei

$155,382

Per Capita Incomei

$62,671

Poverty Ratei

0.8%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

2,469

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.2%4

$15K–$20K

2.8%52

$20K–$25K

1.3%24

$25K–$30K

0.7%13

$30K–$35K

4.1%75

$35K–$40K

0.9%17

$40K–$45K

0.3%6

$45K–$50K

2.8%52

$50K–$60K

2.9%53

$60K–$75K

16.4%301

$75K–$100K

13.2%243

$100K–$125K

12.7%233

$125K–$150K

7.6%140

$150K–$200K

14.4%265

$200K+

19.7%362

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1042.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Germany

Poland

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,372

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,418

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

164(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured