This was 12.4 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 556.
91.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dorchester for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 32 | 8.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 133 | 36.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 25 | 6.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 19 | 5.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 45 | 12.3 |
Associate's degree | 59 | 16.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 37 | 10.1 |
Master's degree | 17 | 4.6 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |