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Dorrington

California · 519 residents · 4.06 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $316,400. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
−29%since 2000
from 727 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.0
+21%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1533094666237792000201020202024Dorrington
2024406
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$50,483
−6%since 2000
from $53,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
15.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(428)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(45)
Asian2.9%(15)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score31.7%(165)
Diversity Score
32
+116%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−15%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−64.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorrington, California?

Dorrington, California has about 519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Dorrington, California expensive?

In Dorrington, California, the median home is worth about $316,400.

How educated are people in Dorrington, California?

About 56.0% 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 18.2% 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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