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Dexter, GA
Town in Laurens County, Georgia.
Population
1,054
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,373
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 7.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,141, 56% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- Median rent is $1,040 a month.
Local data for Dexter, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,141
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median rent
$1,040/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (24), Mexican Americans (14), German Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laurens County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,130
20,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,716
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$373M
FY 2026, $7,517 per person
How people get to work
Dexter, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.8%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RentzCity | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| ChesterTown | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| CadwellTown | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| DudleyCity | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| MontroseTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| DublinCity | 11 mi | 16.3 |
| East DublinCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| AllentownCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| DanvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| CochranCity | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| EastmanCity | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| ChaunceyCity | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| AlamoTown | 26 mi | 2 |
| HawkinsvilleCity | 26 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, GA in?
- Dexter is in Laurens County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Dexter, GA?
- About 1,054 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Rentz (5.3 mi), Chester (6.1 mi), Cadwell (6.5 mi), Dudley (7 mi), Montrose (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023