Dover is a CDP located in Hillsborough County Florida. Dover has a 2024 population of 3,171. Dover is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually but its population has increased by 2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,098 in 2020.
The average household income in Dover is $65,301 with a poverty rate of 35.54%. The median age in Dover is 37.9 years: 32.2 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dover was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,573 | 49.83% |
| Other race | 1,096 | 34.72% |
| Two or more races | 356 | 11.28% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,054 | 2.91 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Married | 499 | 3.49 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.41 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Female | 110 | 4.75 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 77 | 3.64 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 505 | 23.87% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 3.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 599 | 28.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 405 | 19.14% |
| Some College | 284 | 13.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,051 | 707 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 1,003 | 437 | 45 |
| Other Race | 560 | 258 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 134 | 38 |
| Black | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,859 | $0 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $36,979 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,102 | $21,174 | $21,063 |
| Overall | $26,762 | $27,902 | $25,592 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $68,125 |
$26,762
Average Earnings
$27,902
Average Male
$25,592
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.34% of Dover residents speak only English, while 51.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,856 | 905 | 48.76% |
| Other | 1,096 | 513 | 46.81% |
| White | 1,239 | 201 | 16.22% |
| Multiple | 356 | 186 | 52.25% |
| Black | 126 | 16 | 12.7% |
35.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.36%
Male Poverty Rate
35.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dover is Multiple, with 52.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dover is Black, with 12.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.74% |
| High School | 29.55% |
| Some College | 10.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 23.23% |
| Female Employed | 13.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,262 | $82,906 |
| Households | $42,222 | $65,301 |
| Married Families | $54,361 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,306 | $32,095 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
230
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
155
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 17.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.52%
Born in Dover
76.75%
Native Born
23.25%
Foreign Born
19.77%
Non Citizen
3.48%
Naturalized
76.75% of Dover residents were born in the United States, with 43.52% having been born in Florida. 19.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,171 | -38 | -1.18% |
| 2023 | 3,209 | -38 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 3,247 | -197 | -5.72% |
| 2021 | 3,444 | 346 | 11.17% |
| 2020 | 3,098 | 160 | 5.45% |
| 2019 | 2,938 | -63 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 3,001 | -472 | -13.59% |
| 2017 | 3,473 | 93 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 3,380 | -437 | -11.45% |
| 2015 | 3,817 | -467 | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 4,284 | 251 | 6.22% |
| 2013 | 4,033 | -68 | -1.66% |
| 2012 | 4,101 | 86 | 2.14% |
| 2011 | 4,015 | 313 | 8.45% |
| 2010 | 3,702 | 0 | 0% |