Population 15,494 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dexter
Household size in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Dexter sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Michigan overall, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.72, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, Dexter is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Dexter, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.6 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dexter
Renters in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dexter is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Dexter are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Dexter has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Dexter is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,169 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,256 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,813 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,887 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$718 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dexter costs $1,887 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $718 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dexter
Bachelor's degrees in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.7% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Dexter is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Dexter: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only ten of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dexter
| Period | Dexter | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dexter has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dexter compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 2.68 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 1989 | $1,887 | 67.5% | 98.1% | 2.7% |
| Hudson Mills | 1.73 | 59.7 | 13.7% | 18.7% | 7.6% | 1960 | $1,225 | 36.4% | 97.8% | 0.0% |
| Lima Center | 2.84 | 41.0 | 4.2% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 1995 | $2,390 | 52.9% | 99.0% | 2.3% |
| Barton Hills | 2.78 | 49.2 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1968 | $1,981 | 88.4% | 99.0% | 2.9% |
| Hell | 2.40 | 53.0 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 13.7% | 1978 | $1,243 | 41.4% | 99.4% | 2.5% |
| Lakeland | 2.38 | 48.2 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,148 | 45.0% | 97.0% | 2.5% |
| Chelsea | 2.32 | 49.7 | 4.7% | 21.9% | 5.4% | 1982 | $1,699 | 52.9% | 97.8% | 3.7% |
| Whitmore Lake | 2.42 | 40.5 | 8.2% | 19.0% | 6.2% | 1986 | $1,422 | 40.3% | 96.5% | 2.9% |
| Pinckney | 2.46 | 48.4 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,157 | 38.3% | 97.5% | 2.9% |
| Hamburg | 2.37 | 44.9 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,138 | 46.4% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| Ann Arbor | 2.39 | 35.7 | 5.5% | 47.9% | 7.4% | 1976 | $1,764 | 73.2% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dexter. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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