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 254 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
Latitude & Longitude 43.7567,-71.9487
Altitude 1,391 feet / 424 meters
Establishment January 01, 1772 (254 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:44:34 (11th April 2026)
Density 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.11% (2010-2020)
Weather 45℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Dorchester is located at 43°45'24"N 71°56'55"W (43.7567400, -71.9486900).

Dorchester map

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Weather

45°F
Mostly Sunny
15 mph NW Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possi...

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Official website of Dorchester

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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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Dorchester, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
183080 Plymouth State University Plymouth (NH) 03264-1595

Nearby Transit Stations (29)

Rail and bus stations connected to Dorchester, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Dorchester.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Rumney Post Office Rumney (NH) 03266

Other places with the same name (4)

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