Demographics & People — Dexter, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,906 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,900 |
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| Median Age | 38.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,135 |
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| Family Households | 1,932 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1076 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,367 |
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| Black or African American | 57 |
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| Asian | 71 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 311 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 91 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,261 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 512 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,988 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dexter, Missouri.
