Dorchester, NE
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547
TOTAL POPULATION
249
MALE POPULATION
298
FEMALE POPULATION
83.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,583
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,708
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
5.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
94.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
288
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Dorchester Zip Codes
Dorchester Area Codes
Race in Dorchester
The most populous races in Dorchester are White / Caucasian (482 | 88.1%), Hispanic or Latino (82 | 15.0%), and Two or more Races (53 | 9.7%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 4 | 0.7% |
Black / African American | 2 | 0.4% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 82 | 15.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 482 | 88.1% |
Two or more Races | 53 | 9.7% |
Some other Race | 6 | 1.1% |
Total | 547 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Dorchester
The most populous ancestries reported in Dorchester are German (172 | 31.4%), Czech (111 | 20.3%), Dutch (48 | 8.8%), Irish (46 | 8.4%), and Mexican (44 | 8.0%), together accounting for 77.0% of all Dorchester residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 15 | 2.7% |
Central American | 38 | 7.0% |
Czech | 111 | 20.3% |
Danish | 3 | 0.5% |
Dutch | 48 | 8.8% |
English | 40 | 7.3% |
Finnish | 2 | 0.4% |
French | 4 | 0.7% |
French Canadian | 3 | 0.5% |
German | 172 | 31.4% |
Guatemalan | 7 | 1.3% |
Indian (Asian) | 4 | 0.7% |
Irish | 46 | 8.4% |
Italian | 7 | 1.3% |
Mexican | 44 | 8.0% |
Norwegian | 2 | 0.4% |
Russian | 2 | 0.4% |
Salvadoran | 31 | 5.7% |
Scottish | 1 | 0.2% |
Swedish | 6 | 1.1% |
Swiss | 2 | 0.4% |
Welsh | 26 | 4.8% | View All 22 Rows |
Immigrants in Dorchester
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dorchester came from Central America (69 | 12.6%), Latin America (69 | 12.6%), Mexico (32 | 5.9%), El Salvador (31 | 5.7%), and Guatemala (6 | 1.1%), together accounting for 37.8% of all Dorchester residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 4 | 0.7% |
Central America | 69 | 12.6% |
El Salvador | 31 | 5.7% |
Guatemala | 6 | 1.1% |
Latin America | 69 | 12.6% |
Mexico | 32 | 5.9% |
Singapore | 4 | 0.7% |
South Eastern Asia | 4 | 0.7% | View All 8 Rows |
Sex and Age in Dorchester
Sex and Age in Dorchester
The most populous age groups in Dorchester are Under 5 Years (35 | 14.1%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (46 | 15.4%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 35 (14.1%) | 24 (8.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 1 (0.4%) | 13 (4.4%) |
10 to 14 Years | 7 (2.8%) | 12 (4.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 34 (13.7%) | 5 (1.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 11 (4.4%) | 10 (3.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 20 (8.0%) | 17 (5.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 21 (8.4%) | 26 (8.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 16 (6.4%) | 17 (5.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 21 (8.4%) | 3 (1.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 10 (4.0%) | 19 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 Years | 17 (6.8%) | 8 (2.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 15 (6.0%) | 14 (4.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 11 (4.4%) | 27 (9.1%) |
65 to 69 Years | 6 (2.4%) | 46 (15.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 11 (4.4%) | 14 (4.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 1 (0.4%) | 6 (2.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 6 (2.4%) | 28 (9.4%) |
85 Years and over | 6 (2.4%) | 9 (3.0%) |
Total | 249 (100.0%) | 298 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Dorchester
Median Family Size in Dorchester
The median family size in Dorchester is 2.66 persons per family, with single male/father families (1 | 0.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (40 | 22.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.10 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 134 (76.6%) | 2.82 |
Single Male/Father | 1 (0.6%) | 4.00 |
Single Female/Mother | 40 (22.9%) | 2.10 |
Total Families | 175 (100.0%) | 2.66 |
Median Household Size in Dorchester
The median household size in Dorchester is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (1 | 0.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6 persons per household. non-family households (68 | 28.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 134 (55.1%) | 2.82 |
Single Male/Father | 1 (0.4%) | 6.00 |
Single Female/Mother | 40 (16.5%) | 2.20 |
Non-family | 68 (28.0%) | 1.10 |
Total Households | 243 (100.0%) | 2.25 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dorchester
Out of a total of 243 households in Dorchester, 175 (72.0%) are family households, while 68 (28.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 112, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 61.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 61 (25.1%) |
2-Person Households | 112 (46.1%) | 7 (2.9%) |
3-Person Households | 18 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 38 (15.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 2 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 5 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 175 (72.0%) | 68 (28.0%) |
Female Fertility in Dorchester
Fertility by Age in Dorchester
Average fertility rate in Dorchester is 238.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 415.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 91.7% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 22 (91.7%) | 415.0 |
35 to 50 years | 2 (8.3%) | 47.0 |
Total | 24 (100.0%) | 238.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dorchester
91.7% of women with births (24) in Dorchester are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Total | 22 (91.7%) | 2 (8.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Dorchester
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 2 (8.3%) | 118.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 16 (66.7%) | 364.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 3 (12.5%) | 200.0 |
Graduate Degree | 3 (12.5%) | 231.0 |
Total | 24 (100.0%) | 238.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dorchester
8.3% of women with births in Dorchester are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 22 (91.7%) | 2 (8.3%) |
Income in Dorchester
Income Overview in Dorchester
Per Capita Income in Dorchester is $33,583, while median incomes of families and households are $68,250 and $57,708 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 547 | $33,583 |
Median Family Income | 175 | $68,250 |
Mean Family Income | 175 | $73,266 |
Median Household Income | 243 | $57,708 |
Mean Household Income | 243 | $70,403 |
Income Deficit | 175 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 547 | 5.60% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 547 | 94.40¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 547 | 0.32 |
Earnings by Sex in Dorchester
Average Earnings in Dorchester are $41,894, $42,857 for men and $40,455 for women, a difference of 5.6%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 150 (49.3%) | $42,857 |
Female | 154 (50.7%) | $40,455 |
Total | 304 (100.0%) | $41,894 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dorchester
The most common earnings brackets in Dorchester are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (29 | 19.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (29 | 18.8%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 4 (2.7%) | 3 (1.9%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 3 (2.0%) | 6 (3.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 6 (4.0%) | 17 (11.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 3 (2.0%) | 2 (1.3%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2 (1.3%) | 1 (0.6%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (3.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 2 (1.3%) | 1 (0.6%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.3%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 6 (4.0%) | 2 (1.3%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3 (2.0%) | 29 (18.8%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 18 (12.0%) | 1 (0.6%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 5 (3.3%) | 6 (3.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 29 (19.3%) | 17 (11.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 14 (9.3%) | 11 (7.1%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 15 (10.0%) | 4 (2.6%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 10 (6.7%) | 27 (17.5%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 10 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 16 (10.7%) | 20 (13.0%) |
$100,000+ | 4 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 150 (100.0%) | 154 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dorchester
Average earnings in Dorchester are $44,464 for men and $41,932 for women, a difference of 5.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $41,838. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,406, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,938.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $43,125 | $28,938 |
College or Associate's Degree | $41,838 | $48,750 |
Bachelor's Degree | $53,750 | $41,667 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $44,464 | $41,932 |
Family Income in Dorchester
Family Income Brackets in Dorchester
According to the Dorchester family income data, there are 65 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 37.1% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 2 | 1.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2 | 1.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1 | 0.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6 | 3.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 65 | 37.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18 | 10.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 47 | 26.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 31 | 17.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$200,000+ | 3 | 1.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dorchester
4-person families (38 | 21.7%) account for the highest median family income in Dorchester with $93,077 per family, while 3-person families (16 | 9.1%) have the highest median income of $28,750 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 114 (65.1%) | $48,333 |
3-Person Families | 16 (9.1%) | $86,250 |
4-Person Families | 38 (21.7%) | $93,077 |
5-Person Families | 3 (1.7%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 4 (2.3%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 175 (100.0%) | $68,250 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dorchester
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 38 (21.7%) | $41,250 |
1 Earner | 48 (27.4%) | $0 |
2 Earners | 78 (44.6%) | $93,462 |
3+ Earners | 11 (6.3%) | $84,375 |
Total | 175 (100.0%) | $68,250 |
Household Income in Dorchester
Household Income Brackets in Dorchester
With 84 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Dorchester, accounting for 34.6% of all households.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 2 | 0.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 12 | 4.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3 | 1.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 14 | 5.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 84 | 34.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 21 | 8.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 55 | 22.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 49 | 20.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$200,000+ | 3 | 1.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Dorchester
The median household income in Dorchester is $57,708, with the highest median household income of $98,750 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4 households (1.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,458, with 88 households (36.2%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 4 (1.7%) | $98,750 |
25 to 44 Years | 75 (30.9%) | $82,344 |
45 to 64 Years | 76 (31.3%) | $59,583 |
65+ Years | 88 (36.2%) | $41,458 |
Total | 243 (100.0%) | $57,708 |
Poverty in Dorchester
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dorchester
With 2.0% poverty level for males and 3.0% for females among the residents of Dorchester, 75 year old and over males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (15.4%) and 2 females (15.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 1 (7.7%) | 2 (15.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2 (7.7%) | 3 (7.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (15.4%) | 4 (9.3%) |
Total | 5 (2.0%) | 9 (3.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dorchester
According to the poverty statistics in Dorchester, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 35 (100.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 12 (92.3%) | 11 (84.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 41 (100.0%) | 43 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 37 (100.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 24 (92.3%) | 38 (92.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 17 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 11 (84.6%) | 39 (90.7%) |
Total | 244 (98.0%) | 289 (97.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dorchester
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dorchester show that 3.0% or 4 of the total 134 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.0%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 76 (95.0%) | 4 (5.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 130 (97.0%) | 4 (3.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dorchester
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dorchester
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 4 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Dorchester
Employment by Class of Employer in Dorchester
Among the 263 employed individuals in Dorchester, private company employees (181 | 68.8%), not-for-profit organizations (25 | 9.5%), and local government employees (24 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 181 | 68.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 8 | 3.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 10 | 3.8% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 25 | 9.5% |
Local Government Employees | 24 | 9.1% |
State Government Employees | 15 | 5.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 263 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Dorchester
According to the labor force statistics for Dorchester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (450), 64.0% or 288 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 5 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.8% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 5 (14.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 5 (23.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 31 (83.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 46 (97.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 53 (98.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 27 (93.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 30 (78.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 17 (22.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 288 (64.0%) | 5 (1.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dorchester
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 81 (93.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 90 (89.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 52 (98.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 244 (93.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Dorchester
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dorchester are Community & Social Service (52 | 18.4%), Education Instruction & Library (26 | 9.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 7.8%), Education, Arts & Media (19 | 6.7%), and Health Technologists (13 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dorchester, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 4 (36.4%) | 7 (63.6%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 25 (48.1%) | 27 (51.9%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 17 (89.5%) | 2 (10.5%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 4 (15.4%) | 22 (84.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 4 (57.1%) | 3 (42.9%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 32 (34.4%) | 61 (65.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 144 (50.9%) | 139 (49.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Dorchester are Food Preparation & Serving (13 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 1.8%), Personal Care & Service (5 | 1.8%), and Healthcare Support (4 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Dorchester, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Healthcare Support (25.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (23.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (76.9%), and Healthcare Support (75.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 1 (25.0%) | 3 (75.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 3 (23.1%) | 10 (76.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 9 (33.3%) | 18 (66.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 144 (50.9%) | 139 (49.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dorchester are Office & Administration (28 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (19 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 17 (89.5%) | 2 (10.5%) |
Office & Administration | 6 (21.4%) | 22 (78.6%) |
Total (Category) | 23 (48.9%) | 24 (51.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 144 (50.9%) | 139 (49.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dorchester are Construction & Extraction (24 | 8.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 23 (95.8%) | 1 (4.2%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 39 (97.5%) | 1 (2.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 144 (50.9%) | 139 (49.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dorchester are Production (60 | 21.2%), Material Moving (10 | 3.5%), and Transportation (6 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 29 (48.3%) | 31 (51.7%) |
Transportation | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
Material Moving | 8 (80.0%) | 2 (20.0%) |
Total (Category) | 41 (53.9%) | 35 (46.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 144 (50.9%) | 139 (49.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Dorchester
Employment Industries in Dorchester
The major employment industries in Dorchester include Manufacturing (74 | 26.2%), Construction (34 | 12.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (34 | 12.0%), Educational Services (31 | 11.0%), and Retail Trade (23 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dorchester
The Dorchester industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Retail Trade (91.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Educational Services (83.9%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 5 (71.4%) | 2 (28.6%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 31 (91.2%) | 3 (8.8%) |
Manufacturing | 29 (39.2%) | 45 (60.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 21 (91.3%) | 2 (8.7%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
Utilities | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Educational Services | 5 (16.1%) | 26 (83.9%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 13 (38.2%) | 21 (61.8%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 3 (21.4%) | 11 (78.6%) |
Public Administration | 2 (28.6%) | 5 (71.4%) |
Total | 144 (50.9%) | 139 (49.1%) |
Education in Dorchester
School Enrollment in Dorchester
The most common levels of schooling among the 95 students in Dorchester are high school (37 | 39.0%), middle school (16 | 16.8%), and nursery / preschool (15 | 15.8%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 15 | 15.8% |
Kindergarten | 2 | 2.1% |
Elementary School | 9 | 9.5% |
Middle School | 16 | 16.8% |
High School | 37 | 39.0% |
College / Undergraduate | 10 | 10.5% |
Graduate / Professional | 6 | 6.3% |
Total | 95 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dorchester
Out of a total of 95 students who are enrolled in schools in Dorchester, 13 (13.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 82 (86.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 13 (81.2%) | 3 (18.8%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 33 (97.1%) | 1 (2.9%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (62.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
35 Years and over | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
Total | 82 (86.3%) | 13 (13.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dorchester
Education (16 | 29.1%), science & technology (10 | 18.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (6 | 10.9%), arts & humanities (6 | 10.9%), and social sciences (5 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 55 individuals in Dorchester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 6 | 10.9% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 2 | 3.6% |
Psychology | 2 | 3.6% |
Social Sciences | 5 | 9.1% |
Engineering | 2 | 3.6% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 10 | 18.2% |
Business | 1 | 1.8% |
Education | 16 | 29.1% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 5 | 9.1% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 6 | 10.9% |
Total | 55 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Dorchester
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dorchester
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dorchester are males with 2 vehicles (61, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (46, making up 50.4%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 18 (12.7%) | 19 (15.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 61 (43.0%) | 46 (38.0%) |
3 Vehicles | 39 (27.5%) | 33 (27.3%) |
4 Vehicles | 15 (10.6%) | 15 (12.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 9 (6.3%) | 8 (6.6%) |
Total | 142 (100.0%) | 121 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Dorchester
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dorchester are 15 to 19 minutes (52 commuters, 20.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (36 commuters, 14.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (34 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 27 | 10.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 26 | 10.3% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 36 | 14.2% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 52 | 20.5% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 34 | 13.4% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 9 | 3.6% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 10 | 4.0% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 14 | 5.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 21 | 8.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 16 | 6.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 5 | 2.0% |
90 or more Minutes | 3 | 1.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Dorchester
The most common commute times in Dorchester are 15 to 19 minutes (34 commuters, 23.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (18 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 18 (12.7%) | 9 (8.1%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 11 (7.7%) | 15 (13.5%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 22 (15.5%) | 14 (12.6%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 34 (23.9%) | 18 (16.2%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 18 (12.7%) | 16 (14.4%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 2 (1.4%) | 7 (6.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 5 (3.5%) | 5 (4.5%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 10 (7.0%) | 4 (3.6%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 11 (7.7%) | 10 (9.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 6 (4.2%) | 10 (9.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 4 (2.8%) | 1 (0.9%) |
90 or more Minutes | 1 (0.7%) | 2 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dorchester
The most frequent times of departure to work in Dorchester are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (40, 28.2%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (27, 24.3%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 5 (3.5%) | 13 (11.7%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (4.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 4 (2.8%) | 4 (3.6%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 22 (15.5%) | 27 (24.3%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 40 (28.2%) | 3 (2.7%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 33 (23.2%) | 11 (9.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 20 (14.1%) | 23 (20.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 5 (3.5%) | 8 (7.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 4 (2.8%) | 1 (0.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.9%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 7 (4.9%) | 11 (9.9%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2 (1.4%) | 4 (3.6%) |
Total | 142 (100.0%) | 111 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Dorchester
Occupancy by Ownership in Dorchester
Of the total 243 dwellings in Dorchester, owner-occupied units account for 199 (81.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 44 (18.1%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 199 | 81.9% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 44 | 18.1% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 243 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Dorchester
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 61 | 25.1% |
2-Person Household | 119 | 49.0% |
3-Person Household | 18 | 7.4% |
4+ Person Household | 45 | 18.5% |
Total Housing Units | 243 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dorchester
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 46 (75.4%) | 15 (24.6%) |
2-Person Household | 95 (79.8%) | 24 (20.2%) |
3-Person Household | 14 (77.8%) | 4 (22.2%) |
4+ Person Household | 44 (97.8%) | 1 (2.2%) |
Total Housing Units | 199 (81.9%) | 44 (18.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dorchester
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 63 (67.0%) | 31 (33.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 75 (85.2%) | 13 (14.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dorchester
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 52 | 21.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 27 | 11.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 34 | 14.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 42 | 17.3% |
65 to 74 Years | 51 | 21.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 25 | 10.3% |
85 Years and Over | 12 | 4.9% |
Total | 243 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Dorchester
Median Income by Occupancy in Dorchester
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 199 (81.9%) | $75,972 |
Renter-Occupied | 44 (18.1%) | $41,154 |
Average | 243 (100.0%) | $57,708 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dorchester
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 2 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 11 (5.5%) | 1 (2.3%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 3 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10 (5.0%) | 4 (9.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 52 (26.1%) | 32 (72.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18 (9.0%) | 3 (6.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 52 (26.1%) | 3 (6.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 48 (24.1%) | 1 (2.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 3 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 199 (100.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dorchester
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 7 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 47 (23.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 52 (26.1%) | 28 (63.6%) |
$800 to $999 | 29 (14.6%) | 4 (9.1%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 46 (23.1%) | 10 (22.7%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 16 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 2 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 199 (100.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Dorchester
Housing Structures in Dorchester
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 234 | 96.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3 | 1.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 6 | 2.5% |
Total | 243 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dorchester
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 199 (85.0%) | 35 (15.0%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total | 199 (81.9%) | 44 (18.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dorchester
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 71 (35.7%) | 13 (29.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 57 (28.6%) | 8 (18.2%) |
8 or more Rooms | 71 (35.7%) | 23 (52.3%) |
Total | 199 (100.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dorchester
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 150 (75.4%) | 35 (79.5%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 36 (18.1%) | 9 (20.4%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 6 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 2 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 199 (100.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Dorchester
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 31 (15.6%) | 12 (27.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 109 (54.8%) | 28 (63.6%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 59 (29.6%) | 4 (9.1%) |
Total | 199 (100.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Dorchester
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dorchester
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 92 | 107 |
Median Property Value | $122,400 | $140,300 |
Median Household Income | $48,750 | $2 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $456 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,676 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dorchester
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 4 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 25 (27.2%) | 32 (29.9%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 58 (63.0%) | 75 (70.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 5 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 92 (100.0%) | 107 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dorchester
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 2 (2.2%) | 4 (3.7%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 12 (13.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (8.7%) | 2 (1.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 25 (27.2%) | 2 (1.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 10 (10.9%) | 27 (25.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4 (4.3%) | 8 (7.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 30 (32.6%) | 48 (44.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 1 (1.1%) | 18 (16.8%) |
Total | 92 (100.0%) | 107 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dorchester
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 41 (44.6%) | 81,406 (76,080.4%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 13 (14.1%) | 59 (55.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 12 (13.0%) | 42 (39.3%) |
4.0x or more | 26 (28.3%) | 2 (1.9%) |
Total | 92 (100.0%) | 107 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dorchester
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 6 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 22 (23.9%) | 7 (6.5%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 52 (56.5%) | 28 (26.2%) |
Total | 92 (100.0%) | 107 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Dorchester
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dorchester
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 36 (97.3%) | 1 (2.7%) |
26 to 34 Years | 69 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 41 (75.9%) | 13 (24.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 77 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 533 (97.4%) | 14 (2.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dorchester
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 36 (97.3%) | 1 (2.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dorchester
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 200 (96.2%) | 8 (3.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 46 (95.8%) | 2 (4.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 136 (97.8%) | 3 (2.2%) |
$100,000 and over | 126 (99.2%) | 1 (0.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dorchester
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 16 (25.8%) | 51 (82.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 44 (64.7%) | 65 (95.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1 (2.7%) | 35 (94.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 12 (17.4%) | 69 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5 (9.3%) | 41 (75.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 5 (7.5%) | 62 (92.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 75 (97.4%) | 36 (46.8%) |
75 Years and over | 56 (100.0%) | 42 (75.0%) |
Total | 214 (39.1%) | 458 (83.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dorchester
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 25 (27.8%) | 4 (4.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (35.3%) | 3 (5.0%) |
75 Years and over | 11 (84.6%) | 17 (39.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dorchester
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 16 (17.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4 (23.5%) | 1 (1.7%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (30.8%) | 10 (23.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (7.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 8 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (15.4%) | 12 (27.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 9 (10.0%) | 3 (3.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (11.8%) | 3 (5.0%) |
75 Years and over | 7 (53.8%) | 5 (11.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2 (2.2%) | 3 (3.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (15.4%) | 3 (7.0%) |
Technology Access in Dorchester
Computing Device Access in Dorchester
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 170 | 70.0% |
Smartphone | 228 | 93.8% |
Tablet | 169 | 69.6% |
No Computing Device | 6 | 2.5% |
Total | 243 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Dorchester
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 181 | 74.5% |
Cellular Data Only | 21 | 8.6% |
Satellite Internet | 31 | 12.8% |
No Internet | 22 | 9.0% |
Total | 243 | 100.0% |
Dorchester Summary
Dorchester is a small village located in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Platte River, approximately 20 miles south of Lincoln. The population of Dorchester was 545 at the 2010 census.
History
Dorchester was founded in 1871 by a group of German immigrants who had settled in the area. The town was named after Dorchester, Massachusetts, the hometown of one of the settlers. The first post office was established in 1872.
In the late 19th century, Dorchester was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, a hotel, and a saloon.
Geography
Dorchester is located at 40°45'25" North, 96°51'45" West (40.756944, -96.862500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Dorchester’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 212 households, and 149 families residing in the village. The population density was 891.7 people per square mile (344.7/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 376.7 per square mile (145.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 212 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,000. About 4.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Dorchester?
Total Population of Dorchester is 547.
What is the Total Male Population of Dorchester?
Total Male Population of Dorchester is 249.
What is the Total Female Population of Dorchester?
Total Female Population of Dorchester is 298.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dorchester?
There are 83.56 Males per 100 Females in Dorchester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dorchester?
There are 119.68 Females per 100 Males in Dorchester.
What is the Median Population Age in Dorchester?
Median Population Age in Dorchester is 41.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dorchester
Average Family Size in Dorchester is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dorchester
Average Household Size in Dorchester is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dorchester?
Per Capita income in Dorchester is $33,583.
What is the Median Family Income in Dorchester?
Median Family Income in Dorchester is $68,250.
What is the Median Household income in Dorchester?
Median Household Income in Dorchester is $57,708.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dorchester?
Income or Wage Gap in Dorchester is 5.6%.
Women in Dorchester earn 94.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dorchester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dorchester is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dorchester?
There are 288 People in the Labor Forcein in Dorchester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dorchester?
64.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Dorchester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dorchester?
Unemployment Rate in Dorchester is 1.7%.