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Dover

Tennessee · 1,826 residents · 3.854 sq mi
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Dover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,893. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,826
+27%since 2000
from 1,442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
474 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
−6%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dover
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,893
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,695
+34%since 2000
from $18,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+60%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,362)
Black3.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(140)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,648)
Black3.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(57)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score18.7%(342)
Diversity Score
19
+93%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, Tennessee?

Dover, Tennessee has about 1,826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dover, Tennessee earns about $40,893 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 $156,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, Tennessee?

About 22.1% 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 17.0% 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 490 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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