Dorchester, New Hampshire
Dorchester: Town in New Hampshire
About
Dorchester is a town located in the county of Grafton in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 355 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 359 inhabitants.
The town was created 253 years ago in 1771.
Quick Facts about Dorchester
| Population : | 359 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Grafton County |
| Postal code : | 03266 |
| Area : | 45.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,391 feet / 424 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1772 (253 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:16:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dorchester is located at 43°45'24"N 71°56'55"W (43.7567400, -71.9486900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Dorchester
Demographics
The population of Dorchester increased by 1.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 355 | - | census |
| 2011 | 352 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 352 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 361 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 359 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 359 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 359 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 359 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 357 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 356 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 359 | 0.84% | estimation process |
Schools in Dorchester
College & universities near Dorchester, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183080 | Plymouth State University | Plymouth (NH) | 03264-1595 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dorchester, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMO | Plymouth, New Hampshire | 83 Main St. | BUS |
| NHN | New Hampton, New Hampshire | 325 Route 104 | BUS |
| WRJ | White River Junction | 102 Railroad Row | RAIL |
| LNN | Lincoln, New Hampshire | Main and Franklin Sts. | BUS |
| TLT | Tilton, New Hampshire | I-93 and US hwy 3 | BUS |
Post offices near Dorchester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rumney Post Office | Rumney (NH) | 03266 |
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 , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 137 people.
- Dorchester , Texas city in Texas with a population of 96 people.
Other cities in Grafton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grafton County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 13,808 | City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Hanover | 11,555 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Plymouth | 6,916 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Littleton | 5,902 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Enfield | 4,564 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Haverhill | 4,555 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Canaan | 3,917 | Town in New Hamsphire |
| Bristol | 3,156 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bethlehem | 2,656 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Thornton | 2,553 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Holderness | 2,131 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Ashland | 2,067 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Lincoln | 1,775 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Lyme | 1,685 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Alexandria | 1,628 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Lisbon | 1,587 | Town in New Hampshire, USA |
