Dover Population

2010–2026

1,931

2026 projection

5.8% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

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.
20261,931+130.68%
20251,918+271.43%
20241,891+70.37%
20231,884+633.46%
20221,821+130.72%
20211,808-180.99%
20201,826+452.53%
20191,781+442.53%
20181,737+402.36%
20171,697+935.80%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

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 the U.S., and slower than Stewart County and Tennessee.

  • Tennessee+5.6%
  • Stewart County+5.3%
  • Dover+4.4%
  • United States+3.1%

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

41.4median age

Median age

Female42.2 yrs
Male40.7 yrs

Adults

1,592
360 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults1,232 other adults

Sex

Female 51.7% · 1,012Male 48.3% · 944

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 20 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

$75,190median household income

Median household income

$75,190

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,402

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7%

About 1 in 14 residents

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

Dover Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%56%49%
Never married23%22%24%
Divorced14%18%11%
Widowed9%2%16%
Separated2%2%1%

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