Dexter, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dexter, Georgia Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dexter, Georgia had a total population of 1,054, the 373rd largest town in Georgia, with a median household income of $34,141, which is 56% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 56% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Dexter Quick Facts

Population 1,054

Median Household Income $34,141

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 36.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

High School Graduation Rate 90.9%

Diversity Index 50/100

Population 1,054 373rd of 669

Median Income $34,141 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 17.6% 42% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Dexter Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,006	1,054	+4.8%

How Dexter Compares

Median Household Income

Dexter

$34,141

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.0%

$25K-$50K 42.2%

$50K-$100K 15.4%

$100K+ 24.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

11.6%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

23.4%

$30K-$35K

10.0%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

0.8%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

3.3%

$75K-$100K

6.9%

$100K-$125K

6.9%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

1.5%

$200K+

11.6%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Median gross rent $1,040/mo 36.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.5%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

27.1%

75+

2.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Dexter Rankings in Georgia

#373 Population of 669

#543 Median Income of 611

#329 Education of 669

N/A Home Value of 607

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Other Cities in Laurens County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dublin	16,136	$42,988	36.3%	$181,300
East Dublin	2,489	$50,288	28.7%	$153,000
Dudley	718	$66,000	7.0%	$190,600
Cadwell	470	$45,625	27.7%	$78,400
Rentz	395	$56,250	10.4%	$97,000
Allentown	341	$46,538	14.7%	N/A
Montrose	311	$69,583	18.3%	N/A

Cities Similar to Dexter

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Satilla	1,057	N/A	$128,300	0.0%	36.4%
West Brow	1,044	N/A	$279,100	22.0%	5.0%
Lumber City	1,004	$32,841	$77,200	13.0%	21.8%
Crawford	1,016	$31,250	$236,100	24.5%	25.7%
Enigma	1,140	$32,361	$91,300	6.6%	49.7%

Population Overview

Dexter is a small community located in Georgia, within Laurens County. The total population is 1,054. It ranks as the 373rd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dexter is 36.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dexter is $34,141. This is 56% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dexter is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dexter, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dexter, Georgia?

Dexter, Georgia has a population of 1,054 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dexter, GA?

The median household income in Dexter is $34,141, which is 58% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, GA?

The poverty rate in Dexter is 17.6%. This means approximately 186 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dexter, Georgia?

Dexter's population is 60.4% White, 36.7% Black, 1.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dexter, GA?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Dexter — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Dexter, Georgia?

18.1% of adults (25+) in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.