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Dorchester

Wisconsin · 849 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Dorchester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
849
+3%since 2000
from 827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6607538459371K1990201020202024Dorchester
2024879
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,071
+58%since 2000
from $15,860 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(800)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(672)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39%(331)
Diversity Score
39
+589%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorchester, Wisconsin?

Dorchester, Wisconsin has about 849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorchester, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dorchester, Wisconsin earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorchester, Wisconsin expensive?

In Dorchester, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Dorchester, Wisconsin?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dorchester, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorchester, Wisconsin?

About 11.1% of people in Dorchester, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorchester, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorchester, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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