City

Dexter, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Laurens County  ·  Georgia

👥3,198Population
💰$47,764Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$106,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 21.8%Other: 0.9%Race
White70.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black21.8%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (3.1%)
HS Graduate698 (37.7%)
Some College201 (10.9%)
Associates264 (14.3%)
Bachelors282 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree350 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College10.9%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,764 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$106,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units1,229
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Dexter, GA

Dexter is a city in Georgia, located in Laurens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,198 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Dexter is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,764 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dexter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.48%).

Dexter, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31019 3,198 $47,764 $106,900 $892 4.3% 34.1% 86.3%