Dorchester, Nebraska
Dorchester: Village in Nebraska
About
Dorchester is a village located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 586 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 572 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dorchester
| Population : | 572 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Postal code : | 68343 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 1.23 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,483 feet / 452 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:33:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 464 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dorchester is located at 40°38'50"N 97°6'48"W (40.6472300, -97.1133700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dorchester decreased by 2.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 586 | - | census |
| 2011 | 589 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 589 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 580 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 579 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 576 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 577 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 577 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 577 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 574 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 572 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Dorchester zip code is 68343.
County name: Saline, County
fips: 31151
De Witt, Dorchester
Schools in Dorchester
College & universities near Dorchester, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181020 | Doane University | Crete (NE) | 68333 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dorchester, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Dorchester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Post Office | Dorchester (NE) | 68343 |
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 , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 359 people.
- Dorchester , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 137 people.
- Dorchester , Texas city in Texas with a population of 96 people.
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crete | 6,875 | Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Wilber | 1,809 | City in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Friend | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| De Witt | 488 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Western | 228 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Tobias | 103 | Village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Swanton | 88 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
