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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,891

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%7,235

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%338

Two or More

2.9%226

Black

0.4%32

Asian

0.3%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%17

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%266

High School Diploma

39.9%2,083

Some College (<1 yr)

7%366

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%401

Associate's Degree

8.9%464

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%561

Master's Degree

5.3%278

Professional Degree

1.4%74

Doctorate

0.2%10

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

17.7%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,200

Median Renti

$765

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%1,949

Renter-Occupied

40%1,300

Total Units

3,853

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%153

$50K–$100K

15.1%295

$100K–$150K

36%701

$150K–$200K

15.5%303

$200K–$300K

21.1%411

$300K–$500K

4.4%86

Rent Distribution

Under $500

231

$500–$750

351

$750–$1,000

502

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%14

2010–2019

3.9%152

2000–2009

7.4%284

1990–1999

8.1%312

1980–1989

13.6%524

1970–1979

18.1%696

1960–1969

16.1%620

1950–1959

17%654

1940–1949

6.9%267

1939 or earlier

8.6%330

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.4%1,736

Utility Gas

42.6%1,383

Other

2.8%92

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%36

No Fuel

0.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,701

Mean Household Incomei

$64,455

Per Capita Incomei

$27,079

Poverty Ratei

16.5%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

3,319

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%169

$10K–$15K

5.4%176

$15K–$20K

5.2%169

$20K–$25K

5.8%187

$25K–$30K

3.6%116

$30K–$35K

4.1%133

$35K–$40K

6.3%205

$40K–$45K

4.9%158

$45K–$50K

5.8%187

$50K–$60K

15.2%494

$60K–$75K

8.2%268

$75K–$100K

8.9%289

$100K–$125K

11.7%380

$125K–$150K

4.1%134

$150K–$200K

4.4%142

$200K+

1.3%42

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

520.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

704(11.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured