Dorchester Population

2010–2026

100

2026 projection

12.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Dorchester. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026100+22.04%
202598+11.03%
202497+11.04%
202396+22.13%
202294+33.30%
202191+22.25%
202089-55.32%
201994+11.08%
20189300.00%
201793+11.09%

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Dorchester Demographics

68median age

Median age

Female68.2 yrs
Male61.9 yrs

Adults

60
33 seniors · 55%27 other adults

Sex

Female 67.2% · 43Male 32.8% · 21

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.64 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Dorchester Income

$2,499median household income

Median household income

$2,499

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$76,250

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

35.9%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Dorchester Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%91%41%
Never married3%10%0%
Divorced3%0%5%
Widowed35%0%54%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201