Dorchester town, New Hampshire
Dorchester town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dorchester town is a geographic entity located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 342. The land area covers 44.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 342 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 190 | ±84 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 246 | ±87 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 190 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±23 |
| Median Home Value | $139,600 | ±$133,114 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $39,811 | ±$9,693 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | ±16.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 76 | ±71 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 148 | ±42 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±19% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF DORCHESTER
GUS Population: 339 (2024)
ID: 108956
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1021 NH ROUTE 118, DORCHESTER NH 03266-6406
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GUS Population: 93,045 (2024)
ID: 108941
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
3855 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HWY, NORTH HAVERHILL NH 03774-4937
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Hanover, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bridgewater, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bristol, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Canaan, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Enfield, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hanover, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hanover, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lebanon, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CANAAN, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Lebanon, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Upper Valley Educators Institute
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College | 14.3 mi away | 194 Dartmouth College Highway, Lebanon, NH, 03766-1358 |
6036784888101
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CANAAN TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 1173 U.S. RT 4, CANAAN, NH, 03741 |
(603) 523-9650
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Plymouth State University
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College | 14.9 mi away | 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH, 03264-1595 |
6035355000
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WEBSTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 20 WENTWORTH VILLAGE ROAD, WENTWORTH, NH, 03282 |
(603) 764-5818
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Dartmouth College
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College | 15.4 mi away | 207 Parkhurst Hall, Hanover, NH, 03755-3529 |
6036461110
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BYRON G. MERRILL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 10 BUFFALO ROAD, RUMNEY, NH, 03266 |
(603) 786-9520
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Colby-Sawyer College
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College | 23.3 mi away | 541 Main Street, New London, NH, 03257-7835 |
6035263000
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CONVERSE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 38 UNION STREET, LYME, NH, 03768 |
(603) 795-4622
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HEBRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 8 CHURCH LANE, HEBRON, NH, 03241 |
(603) 744-7998
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ENFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 23 MAIN STREET, ENFIELD, NH, 03748 |
(603) 632-7145
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WENTWORTH, NH US, located 8.9 miles from Dorchester town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4° | 7.0° | 18.2° | 2.75" | 17.8" |
| February | 33.1° | 8.0° | 20.6° | 2.30" | 20.2" |
| March | 42.2° | 17.4° | 29.8° | 3.01" | 13.3" |
| April | 55.5° | 29.0° | 42.3° | 3.35" | 3.2" |
| May | 68.4° | 40.1° | 54.3° | 3.56" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.6° | 49.9° | 63.3° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 55.2° | 68.6° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 53.1° | 66.9° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.5° | 46.4° | 59.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.6° | 35.3° | 46.9° | 4.66" | 0.8" |
| November | 46.3° | 25.3° | 35.8° | 3.50" | 3.0" |
| December | 35.2° | 15.6° | 25.4° | 3.55" | 18.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Enfield CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Fairlee CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
| Hanover CDP | CDP | 14.5 mi | — |
| Plymouth CDP | CDP | 14.6 mi | — |
| Lebanon city | City | 15.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3300918740. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.