Dorchester, Illinois
Dorchester: Village in Illinois
About
Dorchester is a village located in the county of Macoupin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 151 and a population density of 210 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 137 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dorchester
| Population : | 137 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macoupin County |
| Postal code : | 62033 |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 0.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,162 feet / 659 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:06:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 190 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dorchester is located at 39°5'8"N 89°53'15"W (39.0856000, -89.8876000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dorchester decreased by 10.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 151 | - | census |
| 2011 | 151 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 149 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 147 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 146 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 144 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 142 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 140 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 140 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 138 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 137 | -0.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 90,189 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 81,426 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 87,955 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 80,968 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 75.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,103 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $744,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,993 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $652 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,063 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 31,747 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.81 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 153,709 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 310,823 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,339,415 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,211,971 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,506 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $127,452 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $54,813 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,387 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,283 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,679 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,061 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,697 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 470 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,340 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,216.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.17 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 59,634 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $173,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,331 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $415 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,163 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,893 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 53,299 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.99 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,112 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 184,636 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 191,018 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,174,446 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,111 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,370 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,979 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,072 |
| 2019 total employment : | 20,304 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 695,624 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 13,997 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,849 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,775 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,047 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,948 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,670 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,330 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,192 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 455.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 312.22 |
Schools in Dorchester
College & universities near Dorchester, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149499 | Tri-County Beauty Academy | LITCHFIELD (IL) | 62056 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dorchester, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Dorchester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wilsonvill Post Office | Wilsonville (IL) | 62093 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Dorchester , Wisconsin village in Marathon and Clark counties in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 864 people.
- Dorchester , Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 572 people.
- Dorchester , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 359 people.
- Dorchester , Texas city in Texas with a population of 96 people.
Other cities in Macoupin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macoupin County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | 5,441 | City in Illinois |
| Staunton | 4,919 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Virden | 3,302 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Piasa | 3,151 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Gillespie | 3,048 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Girard | 1,981 | City in Illinois |
| Brighton | 1,967 | Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Olive | 1,911 | City in Illinois |
| Bunker Hill | 1,664 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Benld | 1,406 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Barr | 1,208 | Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Palmyra | 654 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Shipman | 583 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Wilsonville | 550 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Medora | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mount Clare | 262 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
