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==Geography==
==Geography==
[[Image:MNMap-doton-Dexter.png|right|Location of Dexter, Minnesota]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 3.8 [[km²]] (1.5 [[square mile|mi²]]), all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 3.8 [[km²]] (1.5 [[square mile|mi²]]), all land.


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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 333 people, 130 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 88.7/km² (229.8/mi²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 35.4/km² (91.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.60% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.20% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.80% of the population.
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 333 people, 130 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 88.7/km² (229.8/mi²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 35.4/km² (91.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.60% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.20% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.80% of the population.


There were 130 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.20.
There were 130 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.20.[[Image:MNMap-doton-Dexter.png|right|Location of Dexter, Minnesota]]


In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

Revision as of 19:54, 24 September 2006

Windmill Truckstop on Interstate 90, a landmark of Dexter, Minnesota.

Dexter is a city in Mower County, Minnesota in Dexter Township. The population was 333 at the 2000 census. It was platted in 1874 and incorporated in 1878.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 333 people, 130 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The population density was 88.7/km² (229.8/mi²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 35.4/km² (91.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.30% White, 0.60% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 1.20% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 130 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.20.

Location of Dexter, Minnesota
Location of Dexter, Minnesota

In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $29,861 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,199. About 7.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Reference

"Mill on the Willow: A History of Mower County, Minnesota" by various authors. Library of Congress No. 84-062356