Dexter (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Dexter, Maine
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 Dexter (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.31 sq mi (13.75 km2) |
| • Land | 4.72 sq mi (12.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,093 |
| • Density | 443.24/sq mi (171.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04930
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-17495 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0565079 |
Dexter is a community located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 2,093 people lived here. Dexter is the main settlement within the larger town of Dexter.
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Where is Dexter?
Dexter is found at specific geographic coordinates. These are 45.020594 degrees North and 69.292374 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Area and Size
The community covers a total area of about 5.3 square miles (13.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.8 square miles (12.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water. This means about 10.86% of Dexter's area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Dexter?
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| 2020 | 2,093 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,201 people living in Dexter. These people lived in 968 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 623 were families.
Community Makeup
Most people in Dexter are White, making up about 98.23% of the population. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 0.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Dexter includes people of all ages.
- About 23.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Dexter was 41 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 88.9 males.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Dexter was about $23,779 per year. For families, the average income was around $31,019 per year. The average income for each person was about $13,397.
Some people in Dexter faced economic challenges. About 15.6% of families and 20.3% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 30.7% of those under 18 and 12.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Dexter (condado de Penobscot) para niños
