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Dover

Ohio · 13,112 residents · 5.794 sq mi
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Dover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $136,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,112
+7%since 2000
from 12,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,263 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Dover
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,045
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,665 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,733
+57%since 2000
from $18,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(11,814)
Black1.3%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(73)
Asian0.5%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(717)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(11,114)
Black1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,391)
Asian0.5%(64)
Other2.8%(361)
Diversity Score33%(4,327)
Diversity Score
33
+462%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Ohio?

Dover, Ohio has about 13,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Ohio?

The typical household in Dover, Ohio earns about $59,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Ohio expensive?

In Dover, Ohio, the median home is worth about $136,300, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Ohio?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Ohio?

About 9.7% of people in Dover, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,783 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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