Dexter, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dexter, Minnesota
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Located near the Pleasant Valley Wind Farm
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Location in Mower County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mower |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 324 |
| • Density | 230.11/sq mi (88.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55926
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-15886 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394528 |
Dexter is a city Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 324 at the 2020 census.
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History
Dexter was platted in 1874 and named for Dexter Parrit, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Dexter since 1874. Dexter was incorporated in 1878.
Geography
Dexter is in central Mower County, 15 miles (24 km) east of Austin, the county seat, and 27 miles (43 km) southwest of Rochester. It is bordered to the north, west, and south by Dexter Township and to the east by Grand Meadow Township. It is served by Interstate 90, State Highway 16 (MN 16), and Mower County Roads 2 and 7. I-90 leads west to Austin and northeast 16 miles (26 km) to Stewartville, while MN 16 leads east 16 miles (26 km) to Spring Valley.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dexter has a total area of 1.41 square miles (3.65 km2), all land. The city sits on high ground that drains north toward the North Branch of the Root River; east toward the South Fork of Bear Creek, part of the Root River watershed; and southwest toward Rose Creek, part of the Cedar River watershed.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 168 | — | |
| 1890 | 150 | −10.7% | |
| 1900 | 278 | 85.3% | |
| 1910 | 281 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 298 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 242 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 303 | 25.2% | |
| 1950 | 316 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 313 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 252 | −19.5% | |
| 1980 | 279 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 303 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 333 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 341 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 324 | −5.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 341 people, 144 households, and 100 families living in the city. The population density was 227.3 inhabitants per square mile (87.8/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 100.7 per square mile (38.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 144 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Dexter (Minnesota) para niños
