Dorchester, Nebraska facts for kids
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Dorchester, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Dorchester.
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Location of Dorchester, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 596 |
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588 |
| • Density | 1,192/sq mi (458.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68343
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-13435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398741 |
Dorchester is a small village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. It is located about 38 miles southwest of the city of Lincoln. In 2020, the population of Dorchester was 596 people.
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History of Dorchester
Dorchester was officially started in 1870. This happened when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was likely named to fit an alphabetical pattern of stops along the new Burlington & Quincy Railroad line. This line traveled west from Lincoln.
The names of the towns went in order: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, and so on. Dorchester was probably named after Dorchester, Massachusetts. Some people think it was named after Dorchester in England. The Massachusetts city was also named after the English town.
Geography of Dorchester
According to the United States Census Bureau, Dorchester covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 309 | — | |
| 1890 | 540 | 74.8% | |
| 1900 | 521 | −3.5% | |
| 1910 | 610 | 17.1% | |
| 1920 | 522 | −14.4% | |
| 1930 | 579 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 558 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 478 | −14.3% | |
| 1960 | 460 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 492 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 611 | 24.2% | |
| 1990 | 614 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 615 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 586 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 610 | 4.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 588 | 0.3% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 586 people living in Dorchester. These people lived in 233 households, and 166 of these were families. The village had about 1,221 people per square mile.
About 34% of households had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.8%) of households were married couples. The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 2.98 people.
The average age of people in Dorchester was 37.5 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 13% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
Famous People from Dorchester
- Jefferson Coates – He received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
- Fred Gustus Johnson – He was a U.S. Representative and also the Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: Dorchester (Nebraska) para niños
