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Dorchester

Texas · 148 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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Dorchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,464. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $127,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 70% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

148
+36%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
99 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.3
+31%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6561061572071990201020202024Dorchester
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,464
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$35,491
+109%since 2000
from $16,947 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
1.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services27.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration27.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical23.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$127,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
$525
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
34.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.5
−31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(118)
Black2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.6%(59)
40
+62%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
13.7%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

41.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
58.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
24.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorchester, Texas?

Dorchester, Texas has about 148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorchester, Texas?

The typical household in Dorchester, Texas earns about $84,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorchester, Texas expensive?

In Dorchester, Texas, the median home is worth about $127,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Dorchester, Texas?

About 12.8% 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 1.4% of people in Dorchester, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorchester, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorchester, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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