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Dover

Massachusetts · 2,452 residents · 4.241 sq mi
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Dover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $217,284. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $986,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 157% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% 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
2,452
+11%since 2000
from 2,216 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
578 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+15%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dover
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$217,284
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,312 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$118,675
+83%since 2000
from $64,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$986,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
6.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,954)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3%(74)
Asian10.6%(260)
Other14.2%(348)
Diversity Score53.5%(1,311)
Diversity Score
53
+436%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
50.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Massachusetts?

Dover, Massachusetts has about 2,452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Dover, Massachusetts earns about $217,284 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 $986,000.

How educated are people in Dover, Massachusetts?

About 78.2% 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 0.4% of people in Dover, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 449 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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