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Dorchester

Illinois · 133 residents · 0.722 sq mi
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Dorchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% 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 $108,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−6%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+24%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
791081371661951990201020202024Dorchester
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,755
+73%since 2000
from $17,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
5.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorchester, Illinois?

Dorchester, Illinois has about 133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorchester, Illinois?

The typical household in Dorchester, Illinois earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorchester, Illinois expensive?

In Dorchester, Illinois, the median home is worth about $108,900.

How educated are people in Dorchester, Illinois?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dorchester, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorchester, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Dorchester, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorchester, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorchester, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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