Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dover, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,956

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.1%1,703

Hispanic/Latino

7.5%147

Two or More

3.4%66

Black

1.8%36

Asian

0.2%3

Other

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%78

High School Diploma

36%509

Some College (<1 yr)

7%99

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%108

Associate's Degree

4.3%61

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%227

Master's Degree

7.5%106

Professional Degree

0.7%10

Doctorate

0.7%10

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

25%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$203,500

Median Renti

$743

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.7%494

Renter-Occupied

28.3%195

Total Units

738

Homeownership

71.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%10

$50K–$100K

8.1%40

$100K–$150K

15.4%76

$150K–$200K

23.5%116

$200K–$300K

25.1%124

$300K–$500K

22.1%109

$500K–$1M

3%15

$1M+

0.8%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%7

2010–2019

8.1%60

2000–2009

8.5%63

1990–1999

7.7%57

1980–1989

19.8%146

1970–1979

21.7%160

1960–1969

17.5%129

1950–1959

11.1%82

1940–1949

0.5%4

1939 or earlier

4.1%30

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.4%561

Bottled/LP Gas

15.7%108

No Fuel

1.9%13

Utility Gas

0.6%4

Other

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,190

Mean Household Incomei

$85,136

Per Capita Incomei

$33,303

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

948

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%27

$10K–$15K

5.8%40

$15K–$20K

5.7%39

$20K–$25K

2.2%15

$25K–$30K

1.5%10

$30K–$35K

1.7%12

$35K–$40K

2.2%15

$40K–$45K

2.2%15

$45K–$50K

3.5%24

$50K–$60K

8.4%58

$60K–$75K

12.5%86

$75K–$100K

14.9%103

$100K–$125K

16.5%114

$125K–$150K

6.8%47

$150K–$200K

5.2%36

$200K+

7%48

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

713.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

912

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

903

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

129(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured