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Dover

Massachusetts · 2,003 residents · 4.241 sq mi
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Dover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,289. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $362,100. With a median age of 39.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 112% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,003
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,216 in 2000
1990 – 2024
472 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dover
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,289
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,312 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$35,457
−45%vs 2000
vs $64,922 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$362,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $584,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,402 in 2000
US average: $450
88.3%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
11.7% rent
4.6
+13%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,114)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian3%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(221)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,977)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(76)
4
−62%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.0%
−16.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 99.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
29.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dover, Massachusetts?

Dover, Massachusetts has about 2,003 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dover, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Dover, Massachusetts earns about $78,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Massachusetts expensive?

In Dover, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $362,100, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Massachusetts?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Massachusetts?

About 1.4% of people in Dover, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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