Demographics & People — Dexter, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,906 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,900 |
| Median Age | 38.5 |
| Total Households | 3,135 |
| Family Households | 1,932 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1076 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,367 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Asian | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 311 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,719 |
| German | 1,711 |
| Other groups | 1,429 |
| Irish | 1,297 |
| American | 929 |
| English | 626 |
| Dutch | 246 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 220 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 150 |
| European | 102 |
Language
| English Only | 7,106 |
| Spanish | 91 |
| Population 5+ | 7,261 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 512 |
| Population 18+ | 5,988 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dexter, Missouri.