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Dexter, GA


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Dexter, Georgia

Dexter, Georgia, in Laurens county, is 43 miles SE of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 119 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 509 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Dexter

In Dexter, about 65% of adults are married. In Dexter, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dexter had a median family income of $44,107. People say that Dexter is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Dexter folks tended to give their money ($25) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Dexter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dexter that were owner-occupied was 87%. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Dexter, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dexter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Dexter Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Dexter Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Dexter Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Dexter Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Dexter, GA

Comparing Dexter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens810
Age of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men79
Racial Diversity71
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better68
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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