Dexter
Census-designated place in Calloway County, Kentucky
Dexter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calloway County, Kentucky, with 257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 443 ft (135 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hardin, 1.8 miles N.
- 257residents (2020 Census)
- 443 ftelevation · 135 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 467 / sq mipopulation density
- 42048ZIP code
About Dexter
Dexter is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dexter had a population of 257.
The community has had a post office since December 19, 1890.
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Living in Dexter
- Median household income
- $54,034
- Median home value
- $120,500
- Median age
- 60.9
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Dexter had 257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 467 per sq mi (180 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dexter at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Calloway County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 257 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7394° N, 88.2960° W |
| ZIP code | 42048 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2121322 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dexter
- Hardin1.8 mi N
- Benton8.3 mi NW
- Murray8.8 mi S
- Farmington13.8 mi W
- Hazel16.2 mi S
- Symsonia17.7 mi NW
- Sedalia18.0 mi W
- Grand Rivers18.8 mi N
- Mayfield19.3 mi W
- Gilbertsville19.9 mi N
- Hickory20.2 mi W
- Puryear, TN20.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Dexter
What county is Dexter in?
Dexter is in Calloway County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Dexter, KY?
257 people lived in Dexter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dexter, KY?
The ZIP code of Dexter is 42048.
What is the elevation of Dexter?
443 feet (135 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dexter?
Hardin (1.8 mi), Benton (8.3 mi), Murray (8.8 mi), Farmington (13.8 mi), Hazel (16.2 mi).
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