Dorchester, Illinois
Village · Population 125 · #1198 in Illinois
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About Dorchester
Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Dorchester is a tiny community counting 125 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Dorchester is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.72 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 174 residents per square mile.
📰 Dorchester News Today
- Tim Johnson Obituary (2026) - Dorchester, IL - The Telegraph Legacy obituary · May 16
- Weber takes over Fort Dorchester swim teams Post and Courier · Jul 23
- Candidates for 2nd Congressional District trade barbs in health care forum Hyde Park Herald · Jan 23
- 6943 S Dorchester Ave Apt 3S, Chicago, IL 60637 Realtor.com · Nov 13
- Dorchester, IL Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 14
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What Makes Dorchester Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Dorchester — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)125
Rank in state#1198 of 1,294
Land area0.72 sq mi
Density174/sq mi
Coordinates39.0859, -89.8877