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Dover

Illinois · 135 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 $36,618. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,500. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
−22%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+32%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
911141371601831990201020202024Dover
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,618
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,457
+109%since 2000
from $14,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)
Diversity Score15.6%(21)
Diversity Score
16
+974%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Illinois?

Dover, Illinois has about 135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Illinois?

The typical household in Dover, Illinois earns about $36,618 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 $102,500.

How educated are people in Dover, Illinois?

About 13.2% 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 17.0% 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 40 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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