Dorchester is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 490 people, according to the latest census data. The town has a population density of 1,202 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Dorchester is filled with local businesses such as B & B Hardware and Ace Hardware, both providing quality products for the local residents. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping and hiking in the nearby woods as well as walking trails throughout the town. Additionally, Dorchester has many local organizations like the Lions Club and Boy Scouts Troop that help bring together and engage its community members. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy watching or participating in various sporting events like bowling leagues or basketball tournaments at The Junction Sports Club.
The population in Dorchester is 490. There are 1,029 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dorchester is 41.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dorchester is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dorchester
- 52.6% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 30.1% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Dorchester
- 80.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 2.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 16.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander