Dexter Cdp, Maine
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2201 residents, 968 households, and 623 families in the census designated place. The population density was 462.3 people per square mile (178.5/kmē), it is 69th most densely populated census designated place in Maine. There were 1151 housing units at an average density of 241.8 per square mile (93.36/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.25 persons, and the average family size was 2.76 persons. In the census designated place the population was distributed as follows: 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. The median age was 41.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Dexter Cdp was 39.3 and 43.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 2162 White, 12 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 21 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $23779, it would be the seventh lowest census designated place by median household income in the U.S. state of Maine. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $31019, it is the sixth lowest census designated place by median family income in the U.S. state of Maine. The per capita income for the census designated place was $13397, it is Maine's seventh poorest census designated place by per capita income. The median income was $18639, Median income for males is $25250, compared with $11844 for females.
In 2000, 482 pupils and students, of which 250 are male and 232 are female, 21.9% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 5 nursery or pri school, 28 kindergarten, 247 elementary school, 138 high school and 64 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8987 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8987 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8984 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9005 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9041 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9102 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9121 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9123 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9050 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9063 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9035 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 142 | 105 | 247 |
| High school | 64 | 74 | 138 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 38 | 64 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter CDP, Maine | $23779 | $31019 | $13397 |
| Penobscot County, Maine | $34274 | $42206 | $17801 |
| Maine, United States | $37240 | $45179 | $19533 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |