Dexter, New York facts for kids
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Dexter, New York
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Dexter in 1935
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 Dexter, New York
Location in New York
Dexter, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Brownville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,004 |
| • Density | 1,507.51/sq mi (582.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
13634, 13657
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-20500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0948392 |
Dexter is a small village located in Jefferson County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,004 people lived there.
The village got its name from Simon Newton Dexter. He was one of the people who owned parts of the village when it was being developed. Dexter is in the southern part of the town of Brownville. It is also west of the city of Watertown.
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History of Dexter Village
The area where Dexter is now was once called Fish Island. It was part of the land owned by Jacob and John Brown. Later, the village was renamed Dexter to honor Simon Newton Dexter.
Dexter officially became an incorporated village in 1855. At that time, it had about 528 people living there.
A special building in the village, the Dexter Universalist Church, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Dexter is in the west-central part of Jefferson County. Its exact location is 44°00′30″N 76°02′43″W / 44.008264°N 76.045363°W. The village covers a total area of about 2.0 square kilometers (0.72 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The village is right next to the Black River. It is also very close to Black River Bay, which is connected to Lake Ontario. South of the river, the town of Hounsfield borders Dexter.
Roads and Travel
New York State Route 180 runs through Dexter. This highway goes north to Limerick (about 1.5 miles away). It goes south to NY-3 near Sackets Harbor (about 3.5 miles away).
Watertown, which is the main town for Jefferson County, is about 7 miles east. You can get there by taking Routes 180 and 12F. Other local roads, County Roads 53 and 59, also help people get around the community.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 487 | — | |
| 1890 | 737 | 51.3% | |
| 1900 | 945 | 28.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,005 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,164 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,020 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,109 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,038 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,009 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,061 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,053 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,030 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,120 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,052 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,004 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,120 people living in Dexter. They lived in 420 households, and 299 of these were families. The village had about 2,704 people per square mile.
Most people in Dexter were White (about 97.86%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 0.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.4%) had children under 18 living with them. About 48.6% of households were married couples living together. Some households (17.9%) had a female head of household with no husband present. About 24.8% of all households were single individuals. Also, 13.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household size was 2.62 people. The average family size was 3.10 people.
In terms of age, about 28.8% of the population was under 18. About 15.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36 years.
Education
Students in Dexter attend schools that are part of the General Brown Central School District.
See also
In Spanish: Dexter (Nueva York) para niños
