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Dorchester

Texas · 69 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−37%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+8%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6561061572071990201020202024Dorchester
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,387
+127%since 2000
from $16,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
9.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(9)
Asian2.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.2%(25)
Diversity Score
36
+48%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorchester, Texas?

Dorchester, Texas has about 69 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Dorchester, Texas expensive?

In Dorchester, Texas, the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Dorchester, Texas?

About 21.2% 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 0.0% 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 60 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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