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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dover Plains

New York · 1,988 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Dover Plains has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $114,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,988
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,996 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,906 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8041K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dover Plains
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,979 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,978
−18%vs 2000
vs $20,676 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$114,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
$529
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $628 in 2000
US average: $450
65.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.1% in 2000
34.4% rent
4.9
+58%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,948)
Black1.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(115)
6
−70%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 21.6 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 Plains, New York?

Dover Plains, New York has about 1,988 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Dover Plains, New York earns about $23,250 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 median home is worth about $114,600, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Dover Plains, New York?

About 7.0% 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 8.6% of people in Dover Plains, New York 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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