DORCHESTER CENTER, MA  02124

Total Population: 55,897

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Median Home Value

$607,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$79,168

Across all households

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)48.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)17.7%
Hispanic or Latino17.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)7.8%
Two or More Races7.5%
Other Race0.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

13.2%

Male

47.4%

Female

52.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

87.0%

No Health Insurance

5.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$79,168

Mean Household Income

$109,958

Per Capita Income

$39,879

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

32.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$607,200

Median Rent

$1,783/mo

Total Housing Units

21,264

Owner-Occupied

42.0%

Renter-Occupied

58.0%

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Married Couple Households

31.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

43.8%

Average Household Size

2.77

Broadband Internet Access

90.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 02124.