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Dorrington, CA
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California.
Population
406
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
100
ZIP codes
0
Dorrington and its ZIP codes
Dorrington at a glance
- Dorrington is 60% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Dorrington, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calaveras County. PPP loans are for Dorrington.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,085
10,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $8,982 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dorrington, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
47
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
108
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 30°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dorrington, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Dorrington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArnoldCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 8.7 |
| AveryCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Hathaway PinesCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest MeadowsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| Sheep RanchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WilseyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| Rail Road FlatCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.4 |
| Cold SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MurphysCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| StrawberryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Mountain RanchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| Long BarnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Bear ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| Douglas FlatCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Sierra VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Cedar RidgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dorrington, CA in?
- Dorrington is in Calaveras County, California.
- What is the population of Dorrington, CA?
- About 406 people live in Dorrington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dorrington?
- Nearby places include Arnold (6 mi), Avery (8.8 mi), Hathaway Pines (9.4 mi), Forest Meadows (12 mi), Sheep Ranch (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023