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Dover

Oklahoma · 400 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Dover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
400
+9%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,286 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+8%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2703233764294821990201020202024Dover
2024316
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,260
+104%since 2000
from $17,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing25.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Information0.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$845
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
36.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dover on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(292)
Black2.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino15%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(137)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(210)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(165)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other7.5%(30)
Diversity Score70.8%(283)
Diversity Score
71
+89%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−7%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Oklahoma?

Dover, Oklahoma has about 400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Dover, Oklahoma earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Oklahoma expensive?

In Dover, Oklahoma, the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Oklahoma?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Oklahoma?

About 15.3% of people in Dover, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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