Dexter, Maine
Dexter: Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
About
Dexter is a town located in the county of Penobscot in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,895 and a population density of 105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,702 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dexter
| Population : | 3,702 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Penobscot County |
| Postal code : | 04930 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 37.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 509 feet / 155 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:39:27 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dexter is located at 45°1'26"N 69°17'23"W (45.0239500, -69.2897700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Dexter
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dexter decreased by 5.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,895 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,868 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,841 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,813 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,798 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,760 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,717 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,719 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,707 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,706 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,702 | -0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Dexter (11)
People born in Dexter, including politician Ralph Owen Brewster, equestrian Hiram Tuttle, United States general Charles Treat, .
List
- Dean Clukey (Maine State Senator) he was born in 04/01/1936
- Frederick Freeman Proctor (American businessman) he was born in 17/03/1851
- Harry Orman Robinson (American football player and coach (1872-1933)) he was born in 26/02/1872
- James E. Bailey (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient)
- Patricia Millett (United States Circuit Judge) she was born in 01/01/1963
- Paul Davis (Maine politician) he was born in 25/03/1947
- Justin Alfond (American politician) he was born in 08/01/1975
- Dean Cray (American politician) he was born in 05/03/1958
Schools in Dexter
College & universities near Dexter, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487524 | Husson University | Bangor (ME) | 04401-2929 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dexter, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Dexter , Missouri city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States with a population of 7,839 people.
- Dexter , Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 6,503 people.
- Dexter , New Mexico town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States with a population of 1,244 people.
- Dexter , New York village in New York with a population of 980 people.
- Dexter , Iowa city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States with a population of 598 people.
- Dexter , Georgia town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States with a population of 563 people.
- Dexter , Wisconsin civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin with a population of 342 people.
- Dexter , Minnesota city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 323 people.
- Dexter , Kansas city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States with a population of 271 people.
Other cities in Penobscot County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |
| Orono | 10,636 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US |
| Brewer | 8,948 | City in Maine, USA |
| Hampden | 7,513 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
| Old Town | 7,431 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Hermon | 6,104 | Town in Maine |
| Lincoln | 4,882 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Millinocket | 4,244 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Orrington | 3,668 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Newport | 3,248 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Holden | 3,120 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Levant | 2,983 | Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Milford | 2,973 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Carmel | 2,857 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Eddington | 2,215 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Corinna | 2,135 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dexter distances to largest Maine cities
