Dorothy is a CDP located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Dorothy has a 2024 population of 1,335. Dorothy is currently growing at a rate of 7.75% annually but its population has decreased by -11.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,513 in 2020.
The average household income in Dorothy is $92,013 with a poverty rate of 12.59%. The median age in Dorothy is 57.7 years: 49.2 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dorothy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 72.64% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 14.07% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 13.2% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 552 | 2.06 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Married | 252 | 2.52 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.09 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Female | 46 | 3.48 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 8.44 | 100 | 0 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 1.14% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 14.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 13.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 6.66% |
| High School Graduate | 440 | 45.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 6.87% |
| Some College | 112 | 11.65% |
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 | 755 | 733 | 145 |
| Black | 117 | 117 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 33 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,059 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,244 | $59,107 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,944 | $103,294 | $0 |
| Some College | $147,132 | $148,214 | $0 |
$77,944
Average Earnings
$103,294
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.78% of Dorothy residents speak only English, while 8.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 151 | 79 | 52.32% |
| White | 805 | 37 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 27 | 38.03% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Black | 161 | 1 | 0.62% |
12.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.46%
Male Poverty Rate
22.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dorothy is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dorothy is Black, with 0.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.69% |
| High School | 8.41% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.05% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,347 | $96,444 |
| Households | $78,952 | $92,013 |
| Married Families | $74,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,750 | $84,031 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
215
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 20.53% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 29.46% |
| Black | 27 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.1%
Labor Force Participation
37.3%
Employment Rate
19%
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
53.32%
Born in Dorothy
89.16%
Native Born
10.84%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
10.84%
Naturalized
89.16% of Dorothy residents were born in the United States, with 53.32% having been born in New Jersey. 0% 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 | 1,335 | 96 | 7.75% |
| 2023 | 1,239 | 95 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 1,144 | -151 | -11.66% |
| 2021 | 1,295 | -218 | -14.41% |
| 2020 | 1,513 | 0 | 0% |