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Dover

Florida · 3,009 residents · 2.601 sq mi
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Dover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $248,600. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,009
+8%since 2000
from 2,798 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+36%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Dover
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,693
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,033
+152%since 2000
from $10,728 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−31%since 2010
from 0.703 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,600
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+186%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(1,317)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino50.9%(1,423)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,780)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(1,156)
Black0.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino59.3%(1,785)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.3%(39)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,882)
Diversity Score
63
−2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+135%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2013
from 47.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2017
from 49.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2016
from 31.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2016
from 68.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Florida?

Dover, Florida has about 3,009 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Florida?

The typical household in Dover, Florida earns about $49,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Florida expensive?

In Dover, Florida, the median home is worth about $248,600, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Florida?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Florida?

About 23.5% of people in Dover, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 457 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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