Dortches, NC is a small town with a population of 1,034 and a population density of 119 people per square mile. The town is known for its friendly atmosphere and close-knit community. Local businesses include Dortches Grocery, Dortches Family Pharmacy, the Dortches Hardware Store, and the local diner called Dotty's Diner. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking the Balsam Mountain Nature Trail, fishing in Little Alligator River, and camping at Lake Pines Campgrounds. Other organizations in town include the American Legion Post #1006 and Dortches Library. Local sporting events are held at Reepsboro High School stadium including football games during the fall season and soccer matches all year round.
The population in Dortches is 1,034. There are 128 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dortches is 48, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dortches is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dortches
- 60.3% are married
- 6.7% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 6.6% have children, but are single
Race in Dortches
- 71.0% are White
- 24.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander