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Dover

Arkansas · 1,329 residents · 2.827 sq mi
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Dover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,697. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,329
+26%since 1990
from 1,055 in 1990
1990 – 2025
470 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
−7%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9261K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dover
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,697
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,261
+49%since 1990
from $8,898 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
40.5% rent
2.0
−20%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,043)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,281)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(26)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.8%(77)
6
+46%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dover, Arkansas?

Dover, Arkansas has about 1,329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dover, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dover, Arkansas earns about $27,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Arkansas expensive?

In Dover, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Arkansas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Arkansas?

About 14.6% of people in Dover, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 274 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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