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Dorchester, NE
Village in Saline County, Nebraska.
Population
550
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,100
ZIP codes
0
Dorchester and its ZIP codes
Dorchester at a glance
- Dorchester is about 43 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,286, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (32% below Nebraska) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Dorchester, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dorchester, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,286
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$163,200
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (172), Dutch Americans (56), Cuban Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Dorchester.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,884
6,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.1M
FY 2026, $6,232 per person
How people get to work
Dorchester, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dorchester, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
665
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
29.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dorchester, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Dorchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CreteCity | 8.3 mi | 4 |
| FriendCity | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MilfordCity | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Beaver CrossingVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CordovaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Pleasant DaleVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| GoehnerVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WilberCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| DentonVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ExeterVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| SewardCity | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| MilliganVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| TamoraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| WesternVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dorchester, NE in?
- Dorchester is in Saline County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Dorchester, NE?
- About 550 people live in Dorchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dorchester?
- Nearby places include Crete (8.3 mi), Friend (8.8 mi), Milford (9.1 mi), Beaver Crossing (13 mi), Cordova (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023