Dover is a city located in Tuscarawas County Ohio. Dover has a 2024 population of 12,916. Dover is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -2.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,192 in 2020.
The average household income in Dover is $83,715 with a poverty rate of 12.24%. The median age in Dover is 38.8 years: 37.2 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dover was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,422 | 94.69% |
| Two or more races | 413 | 3.15% |
| Other race | 171 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,213 | 2.45 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 2,319 | 3.37 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 2,148 | 1.17 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Female | 572 | 3.44 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 174 | 2.88 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 436 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 637 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,789 | 20.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 780 | 8.98% |
| High School Graduate | 3,149 | 36.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 304 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 1,589 | 18.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,145 | 7,639 | 2,555 |
| Hispanic | 334 | 100 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 163 | 1 |
| Other Race | 127 | 69 | 0 |
| Black | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $64,972 | $56,130 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,627 | $84,028 | $73,611 |
| High School Graduate | $38,520 | $47,803 | $21,174 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,891 | $29,032 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,845 | $52,393 | $35,792 |
| Some College | $36,393 | $52,578 | $24,587 |
$43,845
Average Earnings
$52,393
Average Male
$35,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.71% of Dover residents speak only English, while 6.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,520 | 1,013 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 783 | 546 | 69.73% |
| Multiple | 406 | 25 | 6.16% |
12.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.01%
Male Poverty Rate
12.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dover is Hispanic, with 69.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dover is Multiple, with 6.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.2% |
| High School | 12.42% |
| Some College | 3.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.61% |
| Male Employed | 7.98% |
| Female Employed | 2.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,788 | $104,835 |
| Households | $62,558 | $83,715 |
| Married Families | $93,096 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,539 | $51,125 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
608
Number of Veterans
608
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 271 |
| Korea | 126 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 235 |
| 65 to 74 | 230 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 607 | 6.39% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.49%
Born in Dover
96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born
1.84%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
96.1% of Dover residents were born in the United States, with 82.49% having been born in Ohio. 1.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,571 | -69 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 12,640 | -69 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 12,709 | -69 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 12,778 | -69 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 12,847 | -69 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 12,916 | -69 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 12,985 | -17 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 13,002 | -101 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 13,103 | -89 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 13,192 | 469 | 3.69% |
| 2019 | 12,723 | -19 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 12,742 | -39 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 12,781 | -44 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 12,825 | -39 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,864 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 12,871 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 12,867 | 21 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 12,846 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 12,861 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 12,866 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,210 | 881 | 7.78% |
| 1990 | 11,329 | -453 | -3.84% |
| 1980 | 11,782 | 266 | 2.31% |
| 1970 | 11,516 | 216 | 1.91% |
| 1960 | 11,300 | 6,388 | 130.05% |
| 1950 | 4,912 | 1,712 | 53.5% |
| 1940 | 3,200 | -9,371 | -74.54% |