Dorchester, IA cityscape

52140

Dorchester, IA

Total Population
453
Median Household Income
-$666,666,666
Median Home Value
$172,200
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
-$666,666,666
3761.1% below state median
Home Value
$172,200
100.8% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
517.3% below state median
Median Age
42.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Dorchester, IA

Median household income is 3761% above state average, indicating a relatively affluent area.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 2.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$-666,666,666
-887226.5% vs US
vs State Median
3761.1%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.10 people

Total Households
215
Family Households
55.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
30.6%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
30.6%
#3 Industry
Education
24.8%
Total Employed Residents:242

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
7.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.7%
18 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:233
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
100.0%
279 employed
Labor Force
279
0 unemployed
Median Age
42.3 years
Per Capita Income
$62,151
Poverty Rate
2.6%

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