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Dover

Idaho · 752 residents · 3.148 sq mi
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Dover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,893. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 410 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $390,000. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 63% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
+120%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
+120%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+18%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2123775427078721990201020202024Dover
2024792
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,893
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,126
+55%since 2000
from $27,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,000
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(679)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(21)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other7.6%(57)
Diversity Score26.2%(197)
Diversity Score
26
+1638%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Idaho?

Dover, Idaho has about 752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Idaho?

The typical household in Dover, Idaho earns about $95,893 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 $390,000, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Idaho?

About 48.2% 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 4.1% 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 485 residents, a change of about 182 percent over that period.

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