Demographics & People — Dexter, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 781 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 292 |
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| Family Households | 195 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0906 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 746 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 286 |
| Irish | 159 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 128 |
| English | 101 |
| Other groups | 64 |
| Polish | 50 |
| American | 40 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 24 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| Danish | 18 |
Language
| English Only | 712 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 714 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 55 |
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| Population 18+ | 514 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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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, Iowa.
