Dexter, Missouri
Dexter: City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States
About
Dexter is a city located in the county of Stoddard in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,864 and a population density of 457 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,839 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dexter
| Population : | 7,839 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Stoddard County |
| Postal code : | 63841 |
| Area : | 17.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:29:03 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 456 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dexter is located at 36°47'45"N 89°57'28"W (36.7958900, -89.9578700).
Dexter map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dexter decreased by 0.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1880 | 489 | - | |
| 2010 | 7,864 | 93.78% | census |
| 2011 | 7,859 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,877 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,914 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,921 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,924 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,870 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,848 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,871 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,815 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,839 | 0.31% | estimation process |
Other Places in Dexter
1 Dexter City Hall
301 E Stoddard St, Dexter, MO 63841 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Dexter
College & universities near Dexter, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179238 | Sikeston Career and Technology Center | Sikeston (MO) | 63801-3347 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dexter, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
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Other cities in Stoddard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stoddard County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernie | 1,875 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Bloomfield | 1,819 | City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA |
| Advance | 1,331 | City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States |
| Puxico | 847 | City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States |
| Essex | 447 | City in Stoddard County, Missouri |
| Bell City | 422 | City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States |
| Mingo | 233 | Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America |
| Dudley | 222 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Baker | 184 | Village in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States |
| Penermon | 61 | Human settlement in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Dexter distances to largest Missouri cities
