Dexter, ME Profile
Dexter, ME, population 2,201, is located
in Maine's Penobscot county,
about 176.9 miles from Manchester and 193.8 miles from Lowell.
Through the 90's Dexter's population has declined by about 17%.
Dexter's property crime levels tend to be higher than Maine's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Dexter tend to be much higher than Maine's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 41.10 |
| Males | 39.30 |
| Females | 43.20 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 11.00% | | 20 to 40: | 12.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 13.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 10.00% | | Over 60: | 15.00% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $23,779 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 433 |
| 2002 | 329 |
| 2003 | 205 |
| 2004 | 334 |
| 2005 | 182 |
| 2006 | 449 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible Rape |
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault |
15 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 15 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,203 |
| 2002 | 2,912 |
| 2003 | 2,465 |
| 2004 | 3,496 |
| 2005 | 3,076 |
| 2006 | 4,038 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Burglary |
31 |
14 |
21 |
33 |
23 |
45 |
| Larceny, Theft |
125 |
92 |
68 |
100 |
89 |
106 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
9 |
9 |
7 |
3 |
6 |
2 |
| Arson |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
Location
| Elevation | 500 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.8 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.6 Square Miles |
