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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

Total population
64
−41%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−44%since 2009
from 76 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
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, 1990 – 2024
6561061572071990201020202024Dorchester
202464
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(1)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.6%(1)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.2%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.1%(2)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.6%(1)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(11)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7432.8%(21)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.2%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Owner-occupied
97.6%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.0%
+57.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dorchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
15
−27%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.3%(4)
Ancestry
Scotch-Irish43.8%(28)
German39.1%(25)
Italian9.4%(6)
French6.3%(4)
English4.7%(3)
American1.6%(1)
Polish1.6%(1)
Scottish1.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
53.4%
+53.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
67.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2012
from 34.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.5%(2)
Married90.5%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married41%(16)
Widowed53.8%(21)
Divorced5.1%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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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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