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Dover

Minnesota · 782 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Dover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
+79%since 2000
from 438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+7%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3915296668039411990201020202024Dover
2024895
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,375
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,209
+91%since 2000
from $15,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
8.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(724)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(30)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score12.9%(101)
Diversity Score
13
+109%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 87.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Minnesota?

Dover, Minnesota has about 782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dover, Minnesota earns about $84,375 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 $187,800, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Minnesota?

About 28.3% 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 4.8% 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 345 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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