Dexter
Census-designated place in Lane County, Oregon
Dexter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lane County, Oregon, with 893 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trent, 2.1 miles NW.
- 893residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 485 / sq mipopulation density
- 97431ZIP code
About Dexter
Dexter is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Lane County of the U.S. State of Oregon. It is located near Dexter Lake, a reservoir of the Middle Fork Willamette River along Oregon Route 58.
As of the 2020 census, Dexter had a population of 893.
Access to Dexter Lake, a popular fishing and boating site, is available at Dexter State Recreation Site. The nearby Dexter Lake Club was used in the filming of the road trip scene in the 1978 movie Animal House.
The Lost Valley Educational Center is an intentional community near Dexter.
The Parvin Bridge, a covered bridge near Dexter, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It carries Parvin Road over Lost Creek, which flows by Dexter.
In 2002, despite not having a city government, Dexter residents opened a public library, the Cascades Foothills Library, that as of August 2006 they are hoping to expand into a regional library.
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Living in Dexter
- Median household income
- $38,304
- Median home value
- $314,000
- Median age
- 30.9
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Dexter had 893 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 893 |
|---|---|
| Density | 485 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dexter at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Lane County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 893 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9223° N, 122.8277° W |
| ZIP code | 97431 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4119250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dexter
- Trent2.1 mi NW
- Lowell2.3 mi E
- Jasper6.3 mi NW
- Creswell9.3 mi W
- Springfield11.8 mi NW
- Cottage Grove14.4 mi SW
- Eugene17.2 mi NW
- Marcola17.5 mi N
- Coburg18.8 mi NW
- River Road18.8 mi NW
- Westfir19.8 mi SE
- Santa Clara20.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Dexter
What county is Dexter in?
Dexter is in Lane County, Oregon.
What is the population of Dexter, OR?
893 people lived in Dexter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dexter, OR?
The ZIP code of Dexter is 97431.
What is the elevation of Dexter?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dexter?
Trent (2.1 mi), Lowell (2.3 mi), Jasper (6.3 mi), Creswell (9.3 mi), Springfield (11.8 mi).
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