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'''Dorchester''' is a village in [[Saline County, Nebraska|Saline County]], [[Nebraska]], United States. The population was 586 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]].
'''Dorchester''' is a village in [[Saline County, Nebraska|Saline County]], [[Nebraska]], United States. It is thirty-eight miles southwest from the [[Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area]]. The population was 596 at the [[United States Census, 2020|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>


==History==
==History==
Dorchester was [[plat]]ted in 1870 when the [[Burlington and Missouri River Railroad]] was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/saline/dorchester/ | title=Dorchester, Saline | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref> It was likely named after [[Dorchester, Massachusetts]], although some say it was named for [[Dorchester, Dorset|Dorchester]], in England, which in any case is the namesake of the Massachusetts city.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dlas_EPVGFEC&source=gbs_navlinks_s | title=Nebraska Place-Names | publisher=University of Nebraska Press | author=Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. | year=1960 |isbn=0-8032-5060-6 | pages=123}} A [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=englishunsllc 1925 edition] is available for download at [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.]</ref>
Dorchester was [[plat]]ted in 1870 when the [[Burlington and Missouri River Railroad]] was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/saline/dorchester/ | title=Dorchester, Saline | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=August 22, 2014}}</ref> The name was probably chosen to conform with the alphabetical stops on the new [[Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad|Burlington & Quincy Railroad]] line traveling westward from Lincoln: [[Berks, Nebraska|Berks]], [[Crete, Nebraska|Crete]], Dorchester, [[Exeter, Nebraska|Exeter]], [[Fairmont, Nebraska|Fairmont]], [[Grafton, Nebraska|Grafton]], Huxley, etc.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/clay/saronville/ | title=Saronville, Clay County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=February 22, 2018 | archive-date=February 22, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222165453/http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/clay/saronville/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> It was likely named after [[Dorchester, Massachusetts]], although some say it was named for [[Dorchester, Dorset|Dorchester]], in England, which in any case is the namesake of the Massachusetts city.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dlas_EPVGFEC | title=Nebraska Place-Names | publisher=University of Nebraska Press | author=Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. | year=1960 |isbn=0-8032-5060-6 | pages=123}} A [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=englishunsllc 1925 edition] is available for download at [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.]</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Dorchester is located at {{coord|40|38|55|N|97|6|55|W|type:city}} (40.648497, -97.115153).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-06-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=June 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}</ref></center>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-06-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 586 people, 233 households, and 166 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1220.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 253 housing units at an average density of {{convert|527.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 90.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.7% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 586 people, 233 households, and 166 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1220.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 253 housing units at an average density of {{convert|527.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 90.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.7% of the population.


There were 233 households of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.
There were 233 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.


The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 615 people, 148 households, and 85 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 1,349.3 people per square mile (516.2/km²). There were 258 housing units at an average density of 566.1 per square mile (216.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.24% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.60% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.07% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 615 people, 148 households, and 85 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,349.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 258 housing units at an average density of {{convert|566.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.24% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.60% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.07% of the population.


There were 248 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.88.
There were 248 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.88.


In the village, the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.


As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,000, and the median income for a family was $40,982. Males had a median income of $29,803 versus $23,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,389. About 4.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,000, and the median income for a family was $40,982. Males had a median income of $29,803 versus $23,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,389. About 4.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
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Dorchester, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Dorchester.
Downtown Dorchester.
Location of Dorchester, Nebraska
Location of Dorchester, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°38′52″N 97°06′55″W / 40.64778°N 97.11528°W / 40.64778; -97.11528
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountySaline
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2)
 • Land0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,486 ft (453 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
596
 • Estimate 
(2021)[3]
588
 • Density1,200/sq mi (460/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68343
Area code402
FIPS code31-13435[4]
GNIS feature ID2398741[2]

Dorchester is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. It is thirty-eight miles southwest from the Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area. The population was 596 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

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Dorchester was platted in 1870 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point.[5] The name was probably chosen to conform with the alphabetical stops on the new Burlington & Quincy Railroad line traveling westward from Lincoln: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Huxley, etc.[6] It was likely named after Dorchester, Massachusetts, although some say it was named for Dorchester, in England, which in any case is the namesake of the Massachusetts city.[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880309—
189054074.8%
1900521−3.5%
191061017.1%
1920522−14.4%
193057910.9%
1940558−3.6%
1950478−14.3%
1960460−3.8%
19704927.0%
198061124.2%
19906140.5%
20006150.2%
2010586−4.7%
20206104.1%
2021 (est.)588[3]−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 586 people, 233 households, and 166 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,220.8 inhabitants per square mile (471.4/km2). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 527.1 per square mile (203.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 90.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 6.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.

There were 233 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 615 people, 148 households, and 85 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,349.3 inhabitants per square mile (521.0/km2). There were 258 housing units at an average density of 566.1 per square mile (218.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.24% White, 2.60% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.07% of the population.

There were 248 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,000, and the median income for a family was $40,982. Males had a median income of $29,803 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,389. About 4.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dorchester, Nebraska
  3. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 20, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Dorchester, Saline". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  6. ^ "Saronville, Clay County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  7. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 123. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
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