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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dover Plains

New York · 1,996 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Dover Plains has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,979. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $99,800. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,996
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,988 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,918 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,906 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+14%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8041K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dover Plains
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,979
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,676
+22%since 1990
from $16,978 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,800
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$628
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
35.9% rent
3.1
−37%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,948)
Black1.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score5.8%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,803)
Black2.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(92)
Asian1.2%(24)
Diversity Score19.5%(389)
20
+237%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+8%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,996 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dover Plains, New York earns about $31,979 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 $99,800, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Dover Plains, New York?

About 8.7% 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 13.4% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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