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Dexter, IA


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Dexter, Iowa

Dexter, Iowa, in Dallas county, is 32 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 90 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is in the Des Moines area. There are 689 residents in Dexter.

The People and Families of Dexter

In Dexter, about 63% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Dexter than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dexter had a median family income of $44,861. Dexter is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Dexter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dexter that were owner-occupied was 82%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Dexter, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Dexter Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Dexter Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Dexter, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built11
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