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Dexter, Maine - Basic Facts

The Dexter CDP(1) had a population of 2,241 as of July 1, 2025.

The primary coordinate point for Dexter is located at latitude 45.0239 and longitude -69.2898 in Penobscot County. The formal boundaries for the Dexter Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 4.72 sq. miles and a water area of 0.59 sq. miles. Penobscot County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Dexter Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Dexter Census Designated Place is located within Town of Dexter, a minor civil division (MCD) of Penobscot County.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Dexter, ME Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2025)

POPULATION

Total Population 2,241 (100%)
Population in Households 2,241 (100.0%)
Population in Families 1,590 (71.0%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 475
Diversity Index2 20
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $60,425
Average Household Income $73,928
% of Income for Mortgage4 23%
Per Capita Income $35,298
Wealth Index5 53
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (47.3)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 1,271 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 747 (58.8%)
Renter Occupied HU 323 (25.4%)
Vacant Housing Units 201 (15.8%)
Median Home Value $225,602
Average Home Value $323,300
Housing Affordability Index3 96
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 1,070
Average Household Size 2.09
Family Households 590
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2020-2025 2025-2030
Population 1.31% 0.53%
Households 2.01% 0.94%
Families   1.89%
Median Household Income   1.99%
Per Capita Income   2.62%
Owner Occupied HU   1.13%

Dexter, ME - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Dexter to the other 155 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 67 57th
Population Density # 78 50th
Median Household Income # 95 39th
Housing Affordability Index # 95 61st
Per Capita Income # 106 32nd
Diversity Index # 67 57th

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