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'''Dexter''' is a city in [[Dexter Township, Minnesota|Dexter Township]], [[Mower County, Minnesota|Mower County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]]. The population was 341 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|work=American FactFinder|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=27 April 2011}}</ref>
'''Dexter''' is a city in [[Dexter Township, Minnesota|Dexter Township]], [[Mower County, Minnesota|Mower County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]]. The population was 341 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |work=American FactFinder |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=27 April 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=21 July 2011 |df= }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.50|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.50|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-11-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fgeo%2Fwww%2Fgazetteer%2Ffiles%2FGaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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[[File:Dexter, Minnesota Wind Turbines pic3.JPG|thumb|300px|left|<center>Wind Turbines outside of Dexter, Minnesota</center>]]
[[File:Dexter, Minnesota Wind Turbines pic3.JPG|thumb|300px|left|<center>Wind Turbines outside of Dexter, Minnesota</center>]]

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Dexter, Minnesota
City
Location of Dexter, Minnesota
Location of Dexter, Minnesota
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyMower
Area
 • Total1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2)
 • Land1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,421 ft (433 m)
Population
 • Total341
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
344
 • Density227.3/sq mi (87.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55926
Area code507
FIPS code27-15886[4]
GNIS feature ID0642794[5]
Windmill Truckstop on Interstate 90,
a landmark of Dexter, Minnesota

Dexter is a city in Dexter Township, Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 341 at the 2010 census.[6]

History

Dexter was platted in 1874 and named for Dexter Parrit, an early settler.[7] A post office has been in operation at Dexter since 1874.[8] Dexter was incorporated in 1878.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.50 square miles (3.88 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880168
1890150−10.7%
190027885.3%
19102811.1%
19202986.0%
1930242−18.8%
194030325.2%
19503164.3%
1960313−0.9%
1970252−19.5%
198027910.7%
19903038.6%
20003339.9%
20103412.4%
2015 (est.)341[9]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
Wind Turbines outside of Dexter, Minnesota

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 341 people, 144 households, and 100 families residing in the city. The population density was 227.3 inhabitants per square mile (87.8/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 100.7 per square mile (38.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 144 households of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 333 people, 130 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The population density was 229.8 people per square mile (88.7/km²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 91.8 per square mile (35.4/km²). 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.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.

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-11-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 360.
  8. ^ "Mower County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

Further reading

  • Mill on the Willow: A History of Mower County, Minnesota by various authors. Library of Congress No. 84-062356
  • City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Dexter


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