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Dorris

California · 860 residents · 0.702 sq mi
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Dorris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,300. Households here earn about 58% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
860
−3%since 2000
from 886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,225 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5907338771K1K1990201020202024Dorris
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,194
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,801 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,814
+73%since 2000
from $11,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(145)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(325)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(430)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(339)
Asian1.9%(16)
Other5.7%(49)
Diversity Score71%(610)
Diversity Score
71
+94%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorris, California?

Dorris, California has about 860 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorris, California?

The typical household in Dorris, California earns about $33,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorris, California expensive?

In Dorris, California, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Dorris, California?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dorris, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorris, California?

About 20.5% of people in Dorris, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorris, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorris, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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