Dover Population

2010–2026

1,395

2026 projection

4.3% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Dover. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,395+100.72%
20251,385+181.32%
20241,367+181.33%
20231,349+100.75%
20221,339+10.07%
20211,338+10.07%
20201,337-30.22%
20191,340+60.45%
20181,334+70.53%
20171,327-50.38%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Dover is growing faster than Pope County, Arkansas, and the U.S.

  • Dover+4.4%
  • Arkansas+3.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Pope County+2.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Dover Demographics

32.5median age

Median age

Female28 yrs
Male40 yrs

Adults

1,220
458 seniors (65+) · 38% of adults762 other adults

Sex

Female 52.2% · 937Male 47.8% · 858

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Dover Income

$32,332median household income

Median household income

$32,332

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,526

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

30.5%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Dover Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%36%35%
Never married25%20%31%
Divorced16%20%13%
Widowed21%25%17%
Separated3%0%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201