Dover Population

2011–2026

3,031

2026 projection

2.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual 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.
20263,031-421.37%
20253,073-841.34%
20233,157-902.77%
20223,247-1975.72%
20213,444+34611.17%
20203,098+1605.45%
20192,938-632.10%
20183,001-47213.59%
20173,473+932.75%
20163,380-43711.45%

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Dover Demographics

38median age

Median age

Female50.4 yrs
Male31.9 yrs

Adults

2,274
363 seniors · 16%1,911 other adults

Sex

Female 45.7% · 1,374Male 54.3% · 1,635

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 30 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

$49,693median household income

Median household income

$49,693

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,326

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.5%

About 1 in 4 residents

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

Dover Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%45%35%
Never married32%36%27%
Divorced11%10%12%
Widowed13%5%22%
Separated4%5%4%

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