Dorchester, Texas facts for kids
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Dorchester, Texas
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Location of Dorchester, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 52.7/sq mi (20.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75459
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-20932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412441 |
| Website | https://cityofdorchester.org/ |
Dorchester is a small city located in Grayson County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 69 people. This was a big change from 2010, when 148 people lived there. Dorchester is part of the larger Sherman–Denison area, which is a group of cities that are close together.
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Discover Dorchester: A Texas City
Dorchester is found in the southern part of Grayson County. It is about 13 miles southwest of Sherman. Sherman is the main city and government center for the county. Dorchester is also about 30 miles north of McKinney.
Land Area of Dorchester
The United States Census Bureau is a government agency that collects information about people and places. According to their records, Dorchester covers a total area of about 1.31 square miles (3.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People and Population in Dorchester
The number of people living in Dorchester has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 205 | — | |
| 1990 | 137 | −33.2% | |
| 2000 | 109 | −20.4% | |
| 2010 | 148 | 35.8% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −53.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Who Lives in Dorchester?
In 2000, there were 109 people living in Dorchester. These people lived in 43 different homes, and 31 of these were families. Most people living in Dorchester were White (about 92.66%). A smaller group (about 7.34%) were from other racial backgrounds. About 11% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most homes (65.1%) were made up of married couples living together. About 37.2% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.53 people, and the average family had about 3.13 people.
Age Groups in the City
The population in Dorchester in 2000 included people of all ages:
- About 31.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dorchester was 34 years.
Money and Income in Dorchester
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Dorchester was $45,000 per year. For families, the typical income was $67,083 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the city was $16,947. A small number of families (9.7%) and people (7.9%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 10.6% of children under 18.
Education in Dorchester
Dorchester used to have its own school. It was first built in 1902. A special historical marker now stands where the old school used to be, next to the First Baptist Church of Dorchester.
School History
The high school in Dorchester closed in 1940. However, the elementary school stayed open for almost 20 more years. In 1959, the Dorchester school joined with the Howe Independent School District. This school district still teaches students in the area today.
The Dorchester Dragon Spirit Award
The school song for the Dorchester Dragons was written by Emily Juanita Stewart. She lives in Howe, Texas. Russell Wortham of Howe was the last person to receive the "Dorchester Dragon Spirit Award" in 2010. This award was given to a student from Howe High School. It honored the student who showed the most "Dragon Spirit" among students from the Dorchester and Howe areas.
See also
In Spanish: Dorchester (Texas) para niños
