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Dorchester town

County:
Grafton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
44.612
State:
New Hampshire

Dorchester town is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Dorchester town has a 2026 population of 335. Dorchester town is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 336 in 2020.

The median age in Dorchester town is 56 years: 65 years for males, and 50.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males.

335
Total Population
7.5
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.59%
Growth

Dorchester town Population

Dorchester town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026335-2-0.59%
2025337-2-0.59%
2024339-2-0.59%
2023341-2-0.58%
202234341.18%
202133930.89%
202033600%
2019360-1-0.28%
201836110.28%
201736000%
201636010.28%
2015359-1-0.28%
2014360-1-0.28%
201336182.27%
201235310.28%
2011352-3-0.85%
201035500%

Median Age

Overall: 56 years
Female: 50.6 years
Male: 65 years

Dorchester town Adults

There are 364 adults, (163 of whom are seniors) in Dorchester town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 212 (51.7%)
Male: 198 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dorchester town includes 83.66% White, 14.39% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White34383.66%
Other race5914.39%
Two or more races81.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races30.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White34383.66%
Other race5914.39%
Two or more races51.22%

Dorchester town Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)