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Dover

Idaho · 556 residents · 3.148 sq mi
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Dover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,100. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+63%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
−5%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2123775427078721990201020202024Dover
2024792
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,639
−19%since 2000
from $27,861 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,100
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+91%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(528)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score8.2%(45)
Diversity Score
8
+440%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Idaho?

Dover, Idaho has about 556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Idaho?

The typical household in Dover, Idaho earns about $43,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Idaho expensive?

In Dover, Idaho, the median home is worth about $307,100, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Idaho?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Idaho?

About 18.7% of people in Dover, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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