DORCHESTER, MA  02121

Total Population: 28,298

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Median Home Value

$548,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$38,565

Across all households

Median Age

34.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)45.0%
Hispanic or Latino38.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)7.1%
Two or More Races6.7%
Other Race1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%

Under 18 Years

27.1%

65 Years and Over

12.4%

Male

45.3%

Female

54.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

80.6%

No Health Insurance

3.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

75.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$38,565

Mean Household Income

$75,796

Per Capita Income

$27,892

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

47.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$548,100

Median Rent

$1,316/mo

Total Housing Units

11,384

Owner-Occupied

23.1%

Renter-Occupied

76.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Married Couple Households

24.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

51.5%

Average Household Size

2.71

Broadband Internet Access

82.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 02121.