Dorchester, Texas
Dorchester: City in Texas
About
Dorchester is a city located in the county of Grayson in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 148 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 96 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dorchester
| Population : | 96 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Grayson County |
| Postal code : | 75459 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 3.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 866 feet / 264 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:34:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -54.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dorchester is located at 33°31'49"N 96°41'22"W (33.5303900, -96.6894400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dorchester decreased by 54.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 148 | - | census |
| 2011 | 87 | -70.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 87 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 87 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 88 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 91 | 3.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 92 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 93 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 94 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 96 | 2.08% | estimation process |
Schools in Dorchester
College & universities near Dorchester, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222983 | Austin College | Sherman (TX) | 75090-4400 |
| 461388 | Diamonds Cosmetology College | Sherman (TX) | 75090-2657 |
| 225070 | Grayson College | Denison (TX) | 75020-8299 |
| 247834 | Collin County Community College District | McKinney (TX) | 75069 |
| 490522 | Allgood Beauty Institute | Frisco (TX) | 75033-4112 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dorchester, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| ADM | Ardmore station | 251 East Main St. | RAIL |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Dorchester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| How Post Office | Howe (TX) | 75459 |
| Gunter Post Office | Gunter (TX) | 75058 |
| Southmayd Post Office | Southmayd (TX) | 76268 |
| Sherman Post Office | Sherman (TX) | 75090 |
| Van Alstyn Post Office | Van Alstyne (TX) | 75495 |
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 , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 137 people.
Other cities in Grayson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grayson County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman | 45,136 | A city in Grayson County, Texas. |
| Denison | 25,792 | City in Texas, United States |
| Van Alstyne | 4,633 | City in Texas, USA |
| Whitesboro | 4,149 | City in Grayson County, Texas, United States |
| Howe | 3,390 | Town of the United States |
| Pottsboro | 2,511 | Town of the United States |
| Collinsville | 1,983 | Town in Texas |
| Gunter | 1,748 | City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America |
| Whitewright | 1,733 | Town in Grayson and Finn counties in Texas, United States |
| Bells | 1,516 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Southmayd | 1,176 | City in Grayson County, Texas, United States |
| Tioga | 1,117 | Town of the United States |
| Tom Bean | 1,073 | City in Grayson County, Texas, United States |
| Knollwood | 503 | Village in the United States |
| Sadler | 383 | City in Grayson County, Texas, United States |
