Dexter, Iowa
Dexter: City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States
About
Dexter is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 611 and a population density of 188 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 598 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Dexter
| Population : | 598 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Dallas County |
| Postal code : | 50070 |
| Area : | 3.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,142 feet / 348 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1868 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:58:02 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 184 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dexter is located at 41°31'6"N 94°13'35"W (41.5183200, -94.2263500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dexter decreased by 2.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 611 | - | census |
| 2011 | 623 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 625 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 629 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 625 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 598 | -4.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 594 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 576 | -3.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 570 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 585 | 2.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 598 | 2.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 166,847 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 131,527 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 26.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 172,706 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 131,533 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 38.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 49.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 17,758 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 61,312 |
Dexter zip code is 50070.
County name: Adair, County
fips: 19001
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 61,312 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $196,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,593 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $473 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,140 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,549 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 54,110 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.90 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 153,747 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 275,078 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,542,722 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,166,806 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,344 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,496 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,842 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,222 |
| 2019 total employment : | 35,064 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,597,312 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 12,239 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 9,841 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,317 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,336 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,251 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,229 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,273 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,024 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 184.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 711.30 |
People born in Dexter (1)
Paul Robert Murphy was born in Dexter
Schools in Dexter
College & universities near Dexter, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475015 | Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines (IA) | 50266 |
| 367024 | Purdue University Global-Des Moines | Urbandale (IA) | 50323-5702 |
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
| 153597 | Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50322-3203 |
| 154156 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines (IA) | 50312 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dexter, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
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Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukee | 26,166 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Perry | 7,896 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States |
| Adel | 5,607 | City in Iowa |
| Dallas Center | 1,822 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Granger | 1,631 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Woodward | 1,472 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Van Meter | 1,342 | Township in Dallas County, Iowa |
| De Soto | 1,061 | Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Redfield | 832 | City in Dallas County, Iowa |
| Minburn | 357 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Linden | 214 | Town in Dallas County, Iowa, USA |
| Dawson | 127 | Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bouton | 125 | City in Iowa, United States |
