Dexter, MI Demographics

A map of Dexter's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,998	3,916	88.4%	87.0%
Hispanic	237	215	5.2%	4.8%
Multiracial	173	201	3.8%	4.5%
Asian	78	122	1.7%	2.7%
Black	35	25	0.8%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	21	0.0%	0.5%

Dexter, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,521, a less than 1% change from the 4,500 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.4% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dexter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dexter has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dexter, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dexter is ranked the 190th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dexter was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dexter's White Population

3,998 residents of Dexter, or 88.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dexter is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Dexter ranks 501st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dexter's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Dexter's population has increased from 87.0% to 88.4%.

Dexter is more White than neighboring Barton Hills (74.7% White), and Ann Arbor (66.5% White). Dexter is less White than neighboring Pinckney (88.6% White), Chelsea (95.7% White), and Whitmore Lake (91.8% White).

Dexter's Black Population

35 residents of Dexter, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dexter is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Dexter ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dexter's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Dexter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Dexter is more Black than neighboring Pinckney (0% Black). Dexter is less Black than neighboring Barton Hills (4.2% Black), Chelsea (0.9% Black), Whitmore Lake (2% Black), and Ann Arbor (6.4% Black).

Dexter's Asian Population

78 residents of Dexter, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dexter is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Dexter ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dexter's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.1%. Asian residents' share of Dexter's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.7%.

Dexter is more Asian than neighboring Chelsea (0% Asian), and Whitmore Lake (1.2% Asian). Dexter is less Asian than neighboring Barton Hills (5.3% Asian), Pinckney (3.5% Asian), and Ann Arbor (15.6% Asian).

Dexter's Hispanic Population

237 residents of Dexter, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dexter is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Dexter ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dexter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Dexter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Dexter is more Hispanic than neighboring Barton Hills (0.5% Hispanic), Pinckney (1.6% Hispanic), Chelsea (0.6% Hispanic), and Whitmore Lake (1.8% Hispanic). Dexter is less Hispanic than neighboring Ann Arbor (5.5% Hispanic).

Dexter's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dexter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dexter is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dexter ranks 554th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dexter's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dexter's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Dexter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barton Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), Pinckney (1% Native American/Other), Whitmore Lake (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ann Arbor (0.7% Native American/Other).

Dexter's Multiracial Population

173 residents of Dexter, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dexter is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dexter ranks 299th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dexter's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Dexter's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.8%.

Dexter is more Multiracial than neighboring Chelsea (2.7% Multiracial), and Whitmore Lake (2% Multiracial). Dexter is less Multiracial than neighboring Barton Hills (15.1% Multiracial), Pinckney (5.2% Multiracial), and Ann Arbor (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.