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{{Short description|City in Cowley County, Kansas}}
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'''Dexter''' is a city in [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley County]], [[Kansas]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the city population was 278.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=March 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=July 21, 2011 }}</ref>
'''Dexter''' is a city in [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 224.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Dexter, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2017925 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406113714/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2017925 |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The first post office at Dexter was established in July, 1870.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CL |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=6 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009131700/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ACL |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>
The first post office at Dexter was established in July, 1870.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CL |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=6 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009131700/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ACL |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>


Dexter was [[plat]]ted in 1875.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA517#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=517}}</ref> Dexter is named for a trotting horse belonging to Robert Bonner of New York.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA105#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=105}}</ref>
[[Plat]]ted in 1875,<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n513 517]}}</ref> Dexter is named for a trotting horse belonging to Robert Bonner of New York.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n104 105]}}</ref>


Early in the 20th century Dexter became the focus of research that would confirm the existence of an abundance of naturally occurring and readily available [[helium]]. In May 1903, a newly drilled [[natural gas]] well was found to contain a nonflammable gas. Researchers at the [[University of Kansas]] found the “Dexter gas” contained only 15 percent methane and 72 percent nitrogen, causing the gas to be nonflammable. In addition they discovered helium within an “inert residue” in the gas and, after expanding their research to other wells throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, published a paper in 1907 saying that helium could be extracted from natural gas. Helium did not have any practical applications at the time, but by 1917 the federal government was sponsoring extensive research into the possibility of using helium in [[airship]]s.
Early in the 20th century, Dexter became the focus of research that would confirm the existence of an abundance of naturally occurring and readily available [[helium]]. In May 1903, a newly drilled [[natural gas]] well was found to contain a nonflammable gas. Researchers at the [[University of Kansas]] found the “Dexter gas” contained only 15 percent methane and 72 percent nitrogen, causing the gas to be nonflammable. In addition they discovered helium within an “inert residue” in the gas and, after expanding their research to other wells throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, published a paper in 1907 saying that helium could be extracted from natural gas. Helium did not have any practical applications at the time, but by 1917 the federal government was sponsoring extensive research into the possibility of using helium in [[airship]]s.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Dexter is located at {{coord|37.179373|-96.715987|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (37.179373, -96.715987).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.29|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.29|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>


===Climate===
===Climate===
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 224 people, 94 households, and 63 families in Dexter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 808.7 per square mile (312.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 368.2 per square mile (142.2/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 91.96% (206) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (91.96% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.89% (2) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.14% (16) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 0.45% (1) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 94 households, 31.9% had children under the age of 18; 54.3% were married couples living together; 26.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.8% of households consisted of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 4.0 and the average family size was 4.6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Those with a bachelor's degree or higher were estimated to be 23.7% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

25.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $45,703 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,968) and the median family income was $47,188 (+/- $9,760).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Females had a median income of $36,143 (+/- $649). The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,250 (+/- $24,274).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 8.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Dexter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 278 people, 105 households, and 77 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|958.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 128 housing units at an average density of {{convert|441.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 278 people, 105 households, and 77 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|958.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 128 housing units at an average density of {{convert|441.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population.


There were 105 households of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.78.
There were 105 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.78.


The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
According to the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 364 people, 119 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,309.4 people per square mile (501.9/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 478.4 per square mile (183.4/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 92.03% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.27% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 5.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.82% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.65% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.10% of the population.
According to the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 364 people, 119 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,309.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 133 housing units at an average density of {{convert|478.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.03% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.27% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 5.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.82% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.65% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.10% of the population.


There were 119 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.43.
There were 119 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.43.


In the city, the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $32,656, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $25,536 versus $18,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,615. About 14.1% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,656, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $25,536 versus $18,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,615. About 14.1% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
Dexter is part of [[Dexter USD 471]] public school district.
The community is served by [[Dexter USD 471]] public school district.


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Kansas}}
* [[Lighthouse Library/ECCRC|Lighthouse Library]]
* [[Lighthouse Library/ECCRC|Lighthouse Library]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist}}


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
{{See also|Cowley County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cowley County, Kansas}}
{{See also|Cowley County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cowley County, Kansas}}
* McCool, John H. [http://www.kuhistory.com/proto/story.asp?id=104 This Week in KU History: December 7, 1905 “High On Helium”]. Detailing the discovery of helium by KU's chemistry professors.
* McCool, John H. [https://kuhistory.ku.edu/articles/high-helium This Week in KU History: December 7, 1905 “High On Helium”]. Detailing the discovery of helium by KU's chemistry professors.


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260649 Dexter - Directory of Public Officials]
;City
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111213112724/http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=174 Dexter - Directory of Public Officials]
;Schools
* [http://www.usd471.org/ USD 471], local school district
;Historical
* {{YouTube|Irqgxp62_wY|The Lighthouse Library}}, from ''Hatteberg's People'' on [[KAKE]] TV news
* {{YouTube|Irqgxp62_wY|The Lighthouse Library}}, from ''Hatteberg's People'' on [[KAKE]] TV news
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/cowley.PDF Cowley County map], KDOT
;Maps
* [http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/cowley.PDF Cowley County Map], KDOT


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Dexter, Kansas
Location within Cowley County and Kansas
Location within Cowley County and Kansas
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°10′46″N 96°42′58″W / 37.17944°N 96.71611°W / 37.17944; -96.71611[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCowley
Founded1870
Platted1875
Incorporated1884
Area
 • Total
0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
 • Land0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population
 • Total
224
 • Density800/sq mi (310/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67038
Area code620
FIPS code20-17925
GNIS ID2394531[1]

Dexter is a city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 224.[3]

History

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The first post office at Dexter was established in July, 1870.[4]

Platted in 1875,[5] Dexter is named for a trotting horse belonging to Robert Bonner of New York.[6]

Early in the 20th century, Dexter became the focus of research that would confirm the existence of an abundance of naturally occurring and readily available helium. In May 1903, a newly drilled natural gas well was found to contain a nonflammable gas. Researchers at the University of Kansas found the “Dexter gas” contained only 15 percent methane and 72 percent nitrogen, causing the gas to be nonflammable. In addition they discovered helium within an “inert residue” in the gas and, after expanding their research to other wells throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, published a paper in 1907 saying that helium could be extracted from natural gas. Helium did not have any practical applications at the time, but by 1917 the federal government was sponsoring extensive research into the possibility of using helium in airships.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all of it land.[7]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dexter has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Area events

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Area attractions

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  • The "Oh Henry!" Candy Bar was invented by a man named Tom Henry of Arkansas City, whose family now runs a candy factory on route K-15 in Dexter, Kansas called "Henry's Candies". The factory sells "Momma Henry" bars, which are near identical to the original "Oh Henry!" candy bar.
  • Cowley Lake Waterfall

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880146
1890371154.1%
19003802.4%
191051234.7%
1920497−2.9%
1930484−2.6%
1940424−12.4%
1950354−16.5%
1960291−17.8%
1970286−1.7%
198036628.0%
1990320−12.6%
200036413.8%
2010278−23.6%
2020224−19.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 224 people, 94 households, and 63 families in Dexter.[13][14] The population density was 808.7 per square mile (312.2/km2). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 368.2 per square mile (142.2/km2).[14][15] The racial makeup was 91.96% (206) white or European American (91.96% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.89% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.14% (16) from two or more races.[16] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.45% (1) of the population.[17]

Of the 94 households, 31.9% had children under the age of 18; 54.3% were married couples living together; 26.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.8% of households consisted of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14] The average household size was 4.0 and the average family size was 4.6.[18] Those with a bachelor's degree or higher were estimated to be 23.7% of the population.[19]

25.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males.[14] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males.[14]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,703 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,968) and the median family income was $47,188 (+/- $9,760).[20] Females had a median income of $36,143 (+/- $649). The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,250 (+/- $24,274).[21] Approximately, 8.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[22][23]

2010 census

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As of the census[24] of 2010, there were 278 people, 105 households, and 77 families residing in the city. The population density was 958.6 inhabitants per square mile (370.1/km2). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 441.4 per square mile (170.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 3.6% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 105 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

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According to the census[25] of 2000, there were 364 people, 119 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,309.4 inhabitants per square mile (505.6/km2). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 478.4 per square mile (184.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.03% White, 0.27% African American, 5.22% Native American, 0.82% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,656, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $25,536 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,615. About 14.1% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The community is served by Dexter USD 471 public school district.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dexter, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Dexter, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  5. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 517.
  6. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 105.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Dexter, Kansas
  9. ^ "Black Dog Trail - History". Archived from the original on August 6, 2010. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
  10. ^ "DEXTER, "In The Flint Hills" KANSAS: BLACK DOG TRAIL..Photo of Chief Blackdog". Retrieved January 14, 2012.
  11. ^ "Full text of "Wah Kon Tah The Osage And White Man S Road"". Retrieved January 14, 2012.
  12. ^ Tillie Karns Newman (1957). HathiTrust Digital Library - The Black Dog Trail. Boston: Christopher Publishing House. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  23. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  25. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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