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Dorrington

California · 609 residents · 4.06 sq mi
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Dorrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,857. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $348,400. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $348,400, the poverty rate sits 36% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
−16%since 2000
from 727 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.6
+15%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1533094666237792000201020202024Dorrington
2024406
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,857
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,033
−52%since 2000
from $53,832 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food36.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
81.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
9.0
+268%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(33)
Asian1.6%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(104)
Diversity Score
17
+16%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
58.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
81.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorrington, California?

Dorrington, California has about 609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorrington, California?

The typical household in Dorrington, California earns about $38,857 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 $348,400.

How educated are people in Dorrington, California?

About 38.9% 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 18.8% of people in Dorrington, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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