Dexter, SD is a small town located in Brookings County with a population of only 148 people. Despite its size, it is still home to several businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sports teams. Local businesses include Dexter Cafe, Valley Inn Bar & Grill, and Dakota Foods Store. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, hiking trails at Rocky Run Park, hunting and more. Community organizations like the Dexter Fire Department and Lions Club are important parts of the town. There are also several local sporting events such as football games and basketball tournaments that keep the town connected. Dexter is a tight knit community where everyone looks after one another - just what you would expect in a small South Dakota town!
The population in Dexter is 148. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dexter is 62.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dexter is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dexter
- 72.5% are married
- 7.4% are divorced
- 45.2% are married with children
- 4.8% have children, but are single
Race in Dexter
- 98.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander