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Dorothy

New Jersey · 1,057 residents · 5.841 sq mi
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Dorothy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,299. Population has fallen 18% since 2021, a loss of 238 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $254,600. With a median age of 46.8, 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 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

1,057
−18%vs 2021
vs 1,295 in 2021
2020 – 2024
181 / sq mi
−18%vs 2021
vs 222 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.8
−1%vs 2021
vs 47.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,299
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $78,750 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$39,117
+7%vs 2021
vs $36,725 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+8.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$254,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $255,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
90.5%
+14.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.8% in 2021
9.5% rent
3.0
−7%vs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic71%(920)
Black13.1%(170)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(139)
Diversity Score58%(751)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(916)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(76)
Asian1.2%(13)
Other9.9%(105)
Diversity Score39.7%(419)
40
−32%vs 2021
vs 58 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
−7%vs 2021
vs 28.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
78.4%
−10.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
6.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
−10.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
57.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
43.1%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
54.4%
+7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.5% in 2021
7.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Dorothy, New Jersey?

Dorothy, New Jersey has about 1,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorothy, New Jersey?

The typical household in Dorothy, New Jersey earns about $84,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorothy, New Jersey expensive?

In Dorothy, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $254,600.

How educated are people in Dorothy, New Jersey?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dorothy, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorothy, New Jersey?

About 5.9% of people in Dorothy, New Jersey 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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