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Encyclopedia > Dexter, Iowa

Dexter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 689 at the 2000 census. It is famous for being the site of a shootout between members of the Barrow gang and police from nearby Des Moines, and also for being the site of a plowing match whereat President Harry Truman delivered a speech attacking the 80th Congress for its record in regard to the American farmer. Dallas County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Bonnie Parker Bonnie and Clyde clowning. ...


Geography

Location of Dexter, Iowa

Dexter is located at 41°30′56″N, 94°13′38″W (41.515617, -94.227115)GR1. Image File history File links IAMap-doton-Dexter. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 689 people, 259 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was 223.5/km² (578.2/mi²). There were 270 housing units at an average density of 87.6/km² (226.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.82% White, 0.29% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 259 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $44,861. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $22,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,990. About 4.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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