Dorchester, Wisconsin
Village · Population 840 · #394 in Wisconsin
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About Dorchester
Dorchester, WI is a tiny community located in northern Wisconsin counting 840 people who proudly call it home.
Dorchester holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 604 residents per square mile.
📰 Dorchester News Today
- Leora Joyce Reynolds Obituary (2026) - Dorchester, WI - Maurina/Schilling Funeral Homes - Abbotsford Legacy obituary · May 8
- Obituary | Loren "Louie" Louis Ludwig, 79, of Sioux Falls formerly West Bend, Wi Washington County Insider · Nov 8
- Gary Dawson Obituary (2026) - Dorchester, WI - Maurina/Schilling Funeral Homes - Abbotsford Legacy obituary · Apr 9
- Birds euthanized after being seized from suspected cockfighting operation in Wisconsin WPR · May 23
- Dorchester farmer Jake Peissig is Dairy First winner Wisconsin Farmer · Dec 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dorchester Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Dorchester — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)840
Rank in state#394 of 607
Land area1.39 sq mi
Density604/sq mi
Coordinates45.0014, -90.3312