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Dexter, OR
Census-designated place in Lane County, Oregon.
Population
865
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
470
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 11 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,304, 54% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,000 (34% below Oregon).
Local data for Dexter, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,304
Poverty rate
29.0%
Median home value
$314,000
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (165), French Americans (85), Italian Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,714
156,948 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
How people get to work
Dexter, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
129
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
2,273
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 37°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LowellCity | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| TrentCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| JasperCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.7 |
| CreswellCity | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| SpringfieldCity | 13 mi | 15.9 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| EugeneCity | 18 mi | 44.5 |
| MarcolaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| WestfirCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| CoburgCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Santa ClaraCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| OakridgeCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Junction CityCity | 27 mi | 3.3 |
| VenetaCity | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| ElmiraCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, OR in?
- Dexter is in Lane County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Dexter, OR?
- About 865 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Lowell (1.9 mi), Trent (2.5 mi), Jasper (6.6 mi), Creswell (9.1 mi), Springfield (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023