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