Dexter

Town in Penobscot County, Maine

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Dexter is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 3,803 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sangerville, 5.6 miles N.

About Dexter

Dexter is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,803 at the 2020 census. The town contains a census-designated place of the same name.. It is part of the Bangor metropolitan statistical area. Dexter Regional High School, which serves Dexter as well as other nearby small towns, is located in the town.

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Median household income
$51,845
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$838/mo
Median age
51
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Dexter, ME population

Dexter had 3,803 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,803
Density108 per sq mi (42 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dexter at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyPenobscot County
TypeTown
Population3,803 (2020)
Land area35.14 sq mi (91.0 km²)
Water area1.99 sq mi (5.14 km²)
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates45.0406° N, 69.2815° W
ZIP code04930
Official websitedextermaine.org
Census code (GEOID)2301917530

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dexter

What county is Dexter in?

Dexter is in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the population of Dexter, ME?

3,803 people lived in Dexter at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dexter, ME?

The ZIP code of Dexter is 04930.

What is the elevation of Dexter?

509 feet (155 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dexter?

Sangerville (5.6 mi), Garland (6.5 mi), Corinna (6.6 mi), Ripley (6.7 mi), Cambridge (8.2 mi).

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