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Dorchester

Texas · 98 residents (2025 est.) · 1.498 sq mi
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Dorchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 68.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

64
−41%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
68.0
+97%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:98 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
6561061572071990201020202024Dorchester
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
−97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$38,305
+126%since 2000
from $16,947 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
35.9%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.719
+107%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

97.6%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
2.4% rent
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
65.0%
+57.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(9)
15
−40%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.6%
+39.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
53.4%
+53.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
62.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
29.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
41.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
4.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

32.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
67.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
46.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2012
from 34.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.6%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorchester, Texas?

Dorchester, Texas has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorchester, Texas?

The typical household in Dorchester, Texas earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dorchester, Texas?

About 58.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dorchester, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorchester, Texas?

About 35.9% of people in Dorchester, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorchester, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorchester, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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