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Dorrington

California · 406 residents · 4.06 sq mi
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Dorrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $209,022. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 321 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $478,600. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
406
−44%since 2000
from 727 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
100 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.5
+24%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1533094666237792000201020202024Dorrington
2024406
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$209,022
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$134,123
+149%since 2000
from $53,832 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.8%
+74.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−23%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$478,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
86.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.3
−6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(664)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(39)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.9%(40)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score26%(106)
Diversity Score
26
+77%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.2%
+39.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.5%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−29%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.7%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.4%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+46.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
36.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorrington, California?

Dorrington, California has about 406 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorrington, California?

The typical household in Dorrington, California earns about $209,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorrington, California expensive?

In Dorrington, California, the median home is worth about $478,600.

How educated are people in Dorrington, California?

About 72.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dorrington, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorrington, California?

About 7.1% of people in Dorrington, California live below the federal poverty line.

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