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Dexter, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
1,852
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
392
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 8.7 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,654 a year, 28% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,200 (53% below Maine) and median rent is $827 a month.
Local data for Dexter, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,654
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$138,200
Median rent
$827/mo
Homeownership
50.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (323), German Americans (234), French Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Dexter, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.1 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Dover-FoxcroftCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.4 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.4 |
| MiloCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.8 |
| Brownville JunctionCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 13.4 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.9 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| Old TownCity | 28 mi | 38.8 |
| BinghamCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| BangorCity | 28 mi | 34.3 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, ME in?
- Dexter is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Dexter, ME?
- About 1,852 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Corinna (6.9 mi), Guilford (12 mi), Hartland (13 mi), Dover-Foxcroft (13 mi), Newport (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023