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Dover Plains

New York · 912 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Dover Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 1,084 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
912
−54%since 2000
from 1,996 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 2,918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8041K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dover Plains
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,853
+35%since 2000
from $20,676 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+51%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$799
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,803)
Black2.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(92)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(621)
Black7.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(130)
Diversity Score62.5%(570)
Diversity Score
62
+220%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 29.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+45.5 ptssince 2017
from 47.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 82.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 13.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover Plains, New York?

Dover Plains, New York has about 912 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover Plains, New York?

The typical household in Dover Plains, New York earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover Plains, New York expensive?

In Dover Plains, New York, the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Dover Plains, New York?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dover Plains, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover Plains, New York?

About 33.2% of people in Dover Plains, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover Plains, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover Plains, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,076 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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