Dexter

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan

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Dexter is a city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, with 4,500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barton Hills, 6.5 miles E.

About Dexter

Dexter is a city in Washtenaw County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 4,500.

Established as a village in 1830, Dexter was incorporated as a city in 2014. It lies approximately nine miles northwest of Ann Arbor, the county seat of Washtenaw County, and 40 miles west of Detroit, the largest city in the state.

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Living in Dexter

Median household income
$106,637
Median home value
$421,000
Median rent
$1,761/mo
Median age
43.4
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Dexter, MI population

Dexter had 4,500 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,500
Density2,316 per sq mi (894 per km²)

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

Dexter at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyWashtenaw County
TypeCity
Population4,500 (2020)
Land area1.94 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Coordinates42.3323° N, 83.8810° W
ZIP code48130
Official websitedextermi.gov
Census code (GEOID)2622160

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 Washtenaw County, Michigan.

What is the population of Dexter, MI?

4,500 people lived in Dexter at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dexter, MI?

The ZIP code of Dexter is 48130.

What is the elevation of Dexter?

869 feet (265 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dexter?

Barton Hills (6.5 mi), Chelsea (7.2 mi), Ann Arbor (8.6 mi), Whitmore Lake (9.0 mi), Pinckney (9.0 mi).

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