Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dexter, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

754

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%650

Two or More

6.4%48

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%37

Asian

2%15

Black

0.5%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%24

High School Diploma

33.3%165

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%49

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%70

Associate's Degree

7.9%39

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%38

Master's Degree

5.8%29

Professional Degree

2.4%12

Doctorate

0.8%4

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,000

Median Renti

$620

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%204

Renter-Occupied

35.8%114

Total Units

354

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%5

$50K–$100K

7.4%15

$100K–$150K

33.3%68

$150K–$200K

30.9%63

$200K–$300K

19.6%40

$300K–$500K

5.4%11

$500K–$1M

1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

8.8%31

2000–2009

0.6%2

1990–1999

7.3%26

1980–1989

11.6%41

1970–1979

10.7%38

1960–1969

4.8%17

1950–1959

7.3%26

1940–1949

2.5%9

1939 or earlier

46.3%164

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61%194

Electricity

33.3%106

Fuel Oil

4.1%13

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,408

Mean Household Incomei

$66,808

Per Capita Incomei

$27,415

Poverty Ratei

20.6%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

280

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.1%32

$10K–$15K

8.5%27

$15K–$20K

3.5%11

$20K–$25K

3.5%11

$25K–$30K

7.2%23

$35K–$40K

5%16

$40K–$45K

0.6%2

$45K–$50K

14.5%46

$50K–$60K

2.8%9

$60K–$75K

11%35

$75K–$100K

12.3%39

$100K–$125K

7.2%23

$125K–$150K

5.7%18

$150K–$200K

4.7%15

$200K+

3.5%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

324.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

257

Avg. Commutei

16.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

256

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(10.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured