Dorrington, California
Quick Statistics
Dorrington is a community in Calaveras County, California, home to about 406 people spread across 4.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $118,477 a year, and a typical home is worth about $478,600. About 80.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 33 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Dorrington ranks number 1,261 of 1,570 in population, number 78 in median household income, number 781 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Dorrington typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arnold, CA | 5.9 mi. | 2,482 |
| 2. | Avery, CA | 8.9 mi. | 268 |
| 3. | Forest Meadows, CA | 11.6 mi. | 1,623 |
| 4. | Murphys, CA | 15.1 mi. | 1,951 |
| 5. | Cold Springs, CA | 15.2 mi. | 19 |
| 6. | Rail Road Flat, CA | 15.5 mi. | 498 |
| 7. | Strawberry, CA | 15.7 mi. | 56 |
| 8. | Mountain Ranch, CA | 15.7 mi. | 324 |
What is the population of Dorrington, California?
Dorrington has a population of about 406 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Dorrington, California in?
Dorrington is located in Calaveras County, California.
What is the median home value in Dorrington, California?
The median home value in Dorrington is about $478,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Dorrington, California?
The median personal income in Dorrington is about $118,477 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Dorrington, California?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Calaveras County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Dorrington, California?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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