Dover town is located in Dutchess County New York. Dover town has a 2024 population of 8,291. Dover town is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,394 in 2020.
The average household income in Dover town is $110,281 with a poverty rate of 12.86%. The median age in Dover town is 42.9 years: 47.7 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dover town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,443 | 76.75% |
| Two or more races | 737 | 8.78% |
| Other race | 673 | 8.02% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 136 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,185 | 2.58 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 1,464 | 2.96 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 920 | 1.22 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 688 | 3.49 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Male | 113 | 3.2 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 422 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 614 | 9.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,169 | 18.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 533 | 8.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,887 | 30.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 219 | 3.49% |
| Some College | 1,440 | 22.92% |
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 | 4,683 | 4,251 | 1,419 |
| Hispanic | 957 | 815 | 125 |
| Other Race | 409 | 371 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 313 | 87 |
| Black | 335 | 281 | 41 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 69 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,575 | $83,750 | $61,912 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,329 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,330 | $37,250 | $50,281 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,348 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,903 | $54,484 | $50,787 |
| Some College | $54,115 | $90,463 | $41,139 |
$52,903
Average Earnings
$54,484
Average Male
$50,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.93% of Dover town residents speak only English, while 14.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,817 | 677 | 11.64% |
| Hispanic | 1,482 | 175 | 11.81% |
| Black | 394 | 139 | 35.28% |
| Multiple | 737 | 115 | 15.6% |
| Other | 673 | 42 | 6.24% |
12.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.16%
Male Poverty Rate
12.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dover town is Black, with 35.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dover town is Other, with 6.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.51% |
| High School | 21.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.17% |
| Some College | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 48.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.98% |
| Female Employed | 2.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,422 | $123,992 |
| Households | $98,914 | $110,281 |
| Married Families | $137,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,478 | $59,793 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
278
Number of Veterans
268
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 4.64% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 3.51% |
| Other Race | 10 | 2.21% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
7%
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
61.88%
Born in Dover town
88.6%
Native Born
11.4%
Foreign Born
3.2%
Non Citizen
8.2%
Naturalized
88.6% of Dover town residents were born in the United States, with 61.88% having been born in New York. 3.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,061 | -46 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 8,107 | -46 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 8,153 | -46 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 8,199 | -46 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 8,245 | -46 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 8,291 | -46 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 8,337 | -46 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 8,383 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 8,401 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 8,394 | 40 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 8,354 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 8,380 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 8,406 | -14 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 8,420 | -52 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 8,472 | -64 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 8,536 | -65 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 8,601 | -47 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 8,648 | -52 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,700 | -14 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 8,714 | 0 | 0% |