State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
734.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.18% (1)
Growth Since 2010
-1.91% (-11)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Dexter, Georgia Population 2021
564
Dexter is a city located in Laurens County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 564, it is the 376th largest city in Georgia and the 12801st largest city in the United States . Dexter is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually but its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 575 in 2010. Dexter reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Dexter has a population density of 735 people per square mile.
The average household income in Dexter is $48,074 with a poverty rate of 22.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $730 per month, and the median house value is $64,400. The median age in Dexter is 30.8 years, 35.7 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
Dexter Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dexterwas:
- Black or African American: 51.56%
- White: 48.44%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Dexter, Georgia is 564 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 562.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 575.
Dexter, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 429 | 51.56% |
| White | 403 | 48.44% |
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Dexter Population by Race
Dexter Population Pyramid $2021
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Dexter Population by Age
Dexter Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 271 | 3.07 | 69.7 |
| Married | 146 | 3.73 | 65.8 |
| Non Family | 56 | 1.16 | 53.6 |
| Female | 55 | 3.29 | 89.1 |
| Male | 14 | 3 | 100 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
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Dexter Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 8.19% |
| High School Graduate | 207 | 44.61% |
| Some College | 93 | 20.04% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 6.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 8.19% |
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Dexter Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Dexter Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 227 | 58 |
| Black | 213 | 189 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.11%.
Dexter Educational Attainment by Race
Dexter Earnings by Educational Attainment
Dexter Language by Age
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Dexter Language
100.00% of Dexter residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Dexter Language
22.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.48%
Male Poverty Rate
22.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dexter
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dexter is Black, with 39.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dexter is White, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.06%.
Dexter Poverty
Dexter Poverty Rate by Education
Dexter Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Dexter Married by Age and Sex
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Dexter Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Dexter Marital Status by Race
Dexter Marital Status
Dexter Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 7.45% |
| Black | 7 | 2.59% |
Dexter Veterans by Race
Dexter Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
Dexter Veterans by Education
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57%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Dexter Employment by Age
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Dexter Employment by Race
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Dexter Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.82%
Born in Dexter
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Dexter residents were born in the United States, with 88.82% having been born in Georgia. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Dexter Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 564 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 563 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 562 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 561 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 562 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 560 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 562 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 565 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 566 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 566 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 566 | -8 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 574 | 0.00% |