Dorr is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Dorr’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small town, Dorr doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Dorr who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 19.71% of the adults in Dorr have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Dorr in 2022 was $27,669, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,676 for a family of four. However, Dorr contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Dorr home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Dorr residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Dorr include Dutch, German, English, Polish, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Dorr is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and West Germanic languages.
