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Dover

Minnesota · 735 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Dover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,833. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,500. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
+68%since 2000
from 438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.7
−9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3915296668039411990201020202024Dover
2024895
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 512.1%(89)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 99.7%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.8%(57)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.4%(47)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.3%(24)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3423.3%(171)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.9%(102)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.8%(87)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 647.2%(53)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 743.1%(23)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.1%(8)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.4%(3)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,833
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,887
+45%since 2000
from $15,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dover on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(31)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(15)
Ancestry
German48.4%(318)
Norwegian17.7%(116)
Irish16.1%(106)
Swedish3.8%(25)
English3.7%(24)
American2.7%(18)
Polish2.3%(15)
Scottish2%(13)
Italian1.5%(10)
Danish0.6%(4)
Russian0.6%(4)
Dutch0.5%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
French0.5%(3)
Ukrainian0.5%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(85)
Married57.4%(163)
Widowed2.8%(8)
Divorced9.9%(28)
Women 15+
Never married32.3%(103)
Married51.7%(165)
Widowed2.5%(8)
Divorced13.5%(43)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Minnesota?

Dover, Minnesota has about 735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dover, Minnesota earns about $65,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Minnesota expensive?

In Dover, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $140,500, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Minnesota?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Minnesota?

About 10.2% of people in Dover, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 298 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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