Dexter, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 123, Dexter's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dexter is a small community located in Kentucky, within Calloway County. The total population is 123. It ranks as the 507th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dexter is 60.9 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 6.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dexter is $54,034. This is 15% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Dexter. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dexter, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $120,500. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Dexter is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dexter is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.1% vs 5.0%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dexter, Kentucky 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 Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.