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Dexter, Maine


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Dexter, Maine

Dexter, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 105 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 204 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Bangor area. There are 3,890 residents in Dexter.

The People and Families of Dexter

In Dexter, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dexter had a median family income of $31,204.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Dexter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dexter that were owner-occupied was 72%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Dexter, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Dexter, ME

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population710
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity36
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents69
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime43

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