Dorchester Population 2026

Dorchester has a population of 97,826, making it the #335 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 90× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dorchester (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

97,826

Rank in United States

#335

Coordinates

42.30°N, 71.07°W

~36 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

629 km

391 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Massachusetts

City	Population	Rank in United States
Boston	653,833	#24
Worcester	206,518	#116
Springfield	154,341	#174
Lowell	110,699	#275
Cambridge	110,402	#278
New Bedford	101,079	#319
Brockton	95,314	#346
Fall River	94,000	#355

Cities near Dorchester

Brookline58,732 people · ~5 km away
Boston653,833 people · ~7 km away
Quincy93,618 people · ~8 km away
Brighton45,977 people · ~9 km away
Cambridge110,402 people · ~9 km away
East Boston43,066 people · ~9 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dorchester?

Dorchester has a population of 97,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #335 biggest city in United States.

What state is Dorchester in?

Dorchester is located in Massachusetts, United States.

Is Dorchester the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 629 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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