Dexter, GA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Dexter, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Dexter Almanac

Dexter Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dexter Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dexter Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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