Dorchester, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 64, Dorchester's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dorchester is a small community located in Texas, within Grayson County. The total population is 64. It ranks as the 1714th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dorchester is 68.0 years. This is 91% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 6.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dorchester is $2,499. This is 97% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 97% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.9%. This is 161% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. 97.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dorchester has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.8% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

58.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Dorchester in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%. Notably, 53.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dorchester, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.