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Dorchester, NE


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Dorchester, Nebraska

Dorchester, Nebraska, in Saline county, is 26 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 74 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The village has a population of 615.

The People and Families of Dorchester

In Dorchester, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dorchester had a median family income of $40,982. Dorchester finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dorchester Housing

About 78% of housing units in Dorchester are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dorchester, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dorchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Dorchester Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Dorchester, NE

Comparing Dorchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times72
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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