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Dover

Illinois · 168 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Dover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−2%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
911141371601831990201020202024Dover
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,865
+13%since 2000
from $14,070 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+80%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(147)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.5%(41)
Diversity Score
24
+1582%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Illinois?

Dover, Illinois has about 168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Illinois?

The typical household in Dover, Illinois earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Illinois expensive?

In Dover, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Illinois?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Illinois?

About 22.9% of people in Dover, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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