Dexter, Michigan

Dexter is a city situated in Washtenaw County, Michigan, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was recorded at 4,500.

Dexter, Michigan
Downtown Dexter along Ann Arbor Street
Location within Washtenaw County
Dexter
Location within the state of Michigan
Dexter
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°20′02″N 83°52′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Settled1824
Incorporated1830 (village)
2014 (city)
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager
  MayorShawn Keough
  ManagerJustin Breyer
Area
  Total1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2)
  Land1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,500
  Density3,399.0/sq mi (1,315.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48130
Area code734
FIPS code26-22160
GNIS feature ID0624624
WebsiteOfficial website

Originally established in 1830 as a village, Dexter was incorporated as a city on November 20, 2014. It is located next to several rivers and trails, including the Border-to-Border Trail. Within city limits are the Dexter Cider Mill, one of the oldest cider mills in the state of Michigan, as well as a farmers market and various other local businesses.

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