Dorchester town is located in Grafton County New Hampshire. Dorchester town has a 2024 population of 339. Dorchester town is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually but its population has increased by 0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 337 in 2020.
The average household income in Dorchester town is $78,786 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Dorchester town is 55.9 years: 63.5 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dorchester town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 84.27% |
| Other race | 58 | 13.03% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 201 | 2.21 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.46 | 96 | 4 |
| Married | 62 | 3.48 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Male | 10 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
94.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 5.87% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 26.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 136 | 34.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 3.57% |
| Some College | 66 | 16.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 287 | 121 |
| Other Race | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,844 | $51,250 | $112,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,313 | $0 | $50,625 |
| High School Graduate | $48,750 | $71,667 | $41,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,500 | $58,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,417 | $58,654 | $48,281 |
| Some College | $48,125 | $69,375 | $0 |
$55,417
Average Earnings
$58,654
Average Male
$48,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.66% of Dorchester town residents speak only English, while 2.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 58 | 58 | 100% |
| White | 375 | 23 | 6.13% |
| Multiple | 7 | 3 | 42.86% |
18.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.44%
Male Poverty Rate
5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dorchester town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dorchester town is White, with 6.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.32% |
| Some College | 11.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.89% |
| Male Employed | 2.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,875 | $96,131 |
| Households | $46,250 | $78,786 |
| Married Families | $93,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,353 | $66,671 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
124
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 20.06% |
| Other Race | 58 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.04%
Born in Dorchester town
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.33% of Dorchester town residents were born in the United States, with 44.04% having been born in New Hampshire. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 324 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 327 | -3 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 330 | -3 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 333 | -3 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 336 | -3 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 339 | -3 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 342 | -3 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 345 | 6 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 339 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 337 | -23 | -6.39% |
| 2019 | 360 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 361 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 360 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 360 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 359 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 360 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 361 | 8 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 353 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 352 | -3 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 355 | 0 | 0% |