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Dorchester, TX
City in Grayson County, Texas.
Population
64
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
0
Dorchester and its ZIP codes
Dorchester at a glance
- Dorchester is 63% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Dorchester.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,725
52,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$955M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dorchester, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
281
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dorchester, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Dorchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SouthmaydCity | 4.4 mi | 2.8 |
| HoweTown | 6 mi | 5 |
| ShermanCity | 7.1 mi | 46.4 |
| GunterCity | 7.9 mi | 19.4 |
| Van AlstyneCity | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| KnollwoodCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CollinsvilleTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| SadlerCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Tom BeanCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| TiogaTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| WhitesboroCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| WestonCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| CelinaCity | 16 mi | 48.3 |
| AnnaCity | 16 mi | 17.9 |
| PottsboroTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| BellsTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dorchester, TX in?
- Dorchester is in Grayson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dorchester, TX?
- About 64 people live in Dorchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dorchester?
- Nearby places include Southmayd (4.4 mi), Howe (6 mi), Sherman (7.1 mi), Gunter (7.9 mi), Van Alstyne (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023