Dexter, Maine Population by Age

The median age in Dexter, Maine is 53.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 10.50% were under the age of 15, 9.45% aged 15 to 29, 54.41% aged 30 to 64, 23.83% aged 65 to 84, and 1.82% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Dexter, Maine population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Dexter town's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 160 4.22%
5 to 9 years 80 2.11%
10 to 14 years 158 4.17%
15 to 19 years 197 5.2%
20 to 24 years 122 3.22%
25 to 29 years 39 1.03%
30 to 34 years 321 8.47%
35 to 39 years 202 5.33%
40 to 44 years 195 5.15%
45 to 49 years 160 4.22%
50 to 54 years 303 7.99%
55 to 59 years 548 14.46%
60 to 64 years 333 8.79%
65 to 69 years 287 7.57%
70 to 74 years 325 8.58%
75 to 79 years 190 5.01%
80 to 84 years 101 2.66%
85 years and over 69 1.82%
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Dexter, Maine population by age group

Key stats
717
Population under 25 years
757
Population aged 25-44
1,344
Population aged 45-64
972
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Dexter town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Dexter, Maine population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 548 (14.46% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Dexter, Maine was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 548 (14.46%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Dexter, Maine was the 25-29 years with a population of 39 (1.03%).

Dexter, Maine population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Dexter, Maine's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Dexter town's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Dexter, Maine population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 2,296 (60.58% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 522 13.77%
18 to 64 years 2,296 60.58%
85 years and over 972 25.65%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Dexter town's population under 18 was 13.77%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Dexter town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.58%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Dexter town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 25.65% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Dexter, Maine population pyramid

Population pyramid for Dexter, Maine is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Dexter town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dexter, Maine, is 16.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dexter, Maine, is 40.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dexter, Maine is 56.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dexter, Maine is 2.5.
The graph shows Dexter town's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Dexter, Maine population pyramid i.e. Dexter town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Dexter, Maine's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 65 95 160
5 to 9 years 56 24 80
10 to 14 years 51 107 158
15 to 19 years 45 152 197
20 to 24 years 67 55 122
25 to 29 years 2 37 39
30 to 34 years 140 181 321
35 to 39 years 128 74 202
40 to 44 years 114 81 195
45 to 49 years 87 73 160
50 to 54 years 131 172 303
55 to 59 years 262 286 548
60 to 64 years 197 136 333
65 to 69 years 157 130 287
70 to 74 years 151 174 325
75 to 79 years 110 80 190
80 to 84 years 45 56 101
85 years and over 16 53 69
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Things to know

What is the population of Dexter, Maine under 18?

Dexter town's population under the age of 18 is 522, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 13.77% of the total resident population of Dexter, Maine.

What is the aging population in Dexter, Maine?

Dexter town's population aged 65 years and above was 972. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 25.65% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Dexter, Maine Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Dexter town age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dexter town population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Dexter town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dexter town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dexter town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dexter, Maine was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 548 (14.46%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dexter, Maine was the 25-29 years with a population of 39 (1.03%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dexter town population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Dexter town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Dexter town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dexter town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dexter, Maine Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Dexter town - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dexter town population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Dexter town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dexter town population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Dexter town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Dexter town is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Dexter town is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dexter town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dexter, Maine Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dexter, Maine population pyramid, which represents the Dexter town population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dexter, Maine, is 16.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dexter, Maine, is 40.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dexter, Maine is 56.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dexter, Maine is 2.5.

Dexter town population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Dexter town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Dexter town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Dexter town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Dexter town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dexter town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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