Dexter, MO is a small town with a population of just under 8,000 people. It has a population density of 1,089 people per square mile, significantly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Dexter is home to several businesses like D&D Drug Store, Watson's Groceries and Market, and Murphy's Restaurant & Pub. Year-round outdoor activities in Dexter include fishing at Moccasin Creek, hiking along Fox Trails and camping at nearby Missouri State Parks. Dexter also hosts local events like the annual fall festival; there are also several organizations dedicated to preserving the history of Dexter such as the Stoddard County Historical Society and Museum. Sporting events in Dexter include baseball tournaments at Busch Park and basketball games at Bearcat Gymnasium.
The population in Dexter is 7,947. There are 1,104 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dexter is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dexter is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dexter
- 45.2% are married
- 20.1% are divorced
- 27.4% are married with children
- 19.1% have children, but are single
Race in Dexter
- 96.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander