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Dover

Kentucky · 221 residents · 0.431 sq mi
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Dover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,094. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,800. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
221
−30%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072502933353781990201020202024Dover
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,094
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,435
+84%since 2000
from $12,187 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade24.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(307)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+48%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Kentucky?

Dover, Kentucky has about 221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Kentucky?

The typical household in Dover, Kentucky earns about $51,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Kentucky expensive?

In Dover, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Kentucky?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Kentucky?

About 16.8% of people in Dover, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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