Dorrington is a CDP located in Alpine County California. Dorrington has a 2024 population of 480. Dorrington is currently declining at a rate of -1.84% annually but its population has increased by 17.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 407 in 2020.
The average household income in Dorrington is $118,593 with a poverty rate of 9.84%. The median age in Dorrington is 64.5 years: 64.7 years for males, and 63.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dorrington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 95.58% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 2.01 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Married | 160 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.14 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.48
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
94.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 13.86% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 25% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 34.77% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 11.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 15 | 3.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 362 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,972 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,446 | $0 | $6,154 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$15,446
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$6,154
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.59% of Dorrington residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 48 | 10.08% |
| Multiple | 14 | 1 | 7.14% |
9.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.17%
Male Poverty Rate
5.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dorrington is White, with 10.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dorrington is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 42.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.74% |
| High School | 16.33% |
| Some College | 10.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 29.03% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $162,500 | $150,722 |
| Households | $128,304 | $118,593 |
| Married Families | $162,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $59,506 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.9%
Male Marriage Rate
76.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 10.68% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 64.29% |
| Islander | 7 | 100% |
| Asian | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.87%
Born in Dorrington
88.76%
Native Born
11.24%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
9.84%
Naturalized
88.76% of Dorrington residents were born in the United States, with 66.87% having been born in California. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 480 | -9 | -1.84% |
| 2023 | 489 | -9 | -1.81% |
| 2022 | 498 | 35 | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 463 | 56 | 13.76% |
| 2020 | 407 | 129 | 46.4% |
| 2019 | 278 | 73 | 35.61% |
| 2018 | 205 | -33 | -13.87% |
| 2017 | 238 | -45 | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 283 | -3 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 286 | -63 | -18.05% |
| 2014 | 349 | -166 | -32.23% |
| 2013 | 515 | 12 | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 503 | 37 | 7.94% |
| 2011 | 466 | -143 | -23.48% |
| 2010 | 609 | 0 | 0% |