Dexter, Georgia
Dexter is a town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, its population was 655.
History
The first permanent settlement at Dexter was made in 1889. A post office has been in operation at Dexter since 1890. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1891 as the "Town of Dexter".Geography
Dexter is located in western Laurens County at . Georgia State Route 257 is the town's Main Street; the highway leads northeast to Dublin, the county seat, and southwest to Chester. State Route 338 leads north to Dudley and south to Cadwell.According to the United States Census Bureau, Dexter has a total area of, of which, or 2.31%, are water. The town sits on a low ridge between Boggy Branch to the north and Stitchihatchie Creek to the south. Both streams flow northeast to Rocky Creek, part of the Oconee River watershed.
Demographics
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
| White | 403 | 61.53% |
| Black or African American | 223 | 34.05% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.31% |
| Other/Mixed | 22 | 3.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.76% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 655 people, 271 households, and 215 families residing in the town.