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Dover Plains

New York · 1,323 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Dover Plains is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,387. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 673 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,323
−34%since 2000
from 1,996 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,934 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 2,918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8041K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dover Plains
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,387
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,437
+47%since 2000
from $20,676 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$732
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(946)
Black4.7%(62)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(267)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.4%(32)
Diversity Score54.8%(725)
Diversity Score
55
+181%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover Plains, New York?

Dover Plains, New York has about 1,323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dover Plains, New York earns about $60,387 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 $211,100, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Dover Plains, New York?

About 11.2% 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 7.6% 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 665 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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