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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dover

Tennessee · 1,442 residents · 3.854 sq mi
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Dover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,839. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $80,900. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,442
+8%since 1990
from 1,336 in 1990
1990 – 2025
374 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.8
−4%since 1990
from 47.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dover
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,839
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,559 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,483
+82%since 1990
from $10,153 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$293
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.4
−5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,272)
Black4%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score12%(160)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,362)
Black3.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score9.7%(140)
10
−19%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+28%since 1990
from 18.2 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, Tennessee?

Dover, Tennessee has about 1,442 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dover, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dover, Tennessee earns about $33,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, Tennessee expensive?

In Dover, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Tennessee?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, Tennessee?

About 11.1% of people in Dover, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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