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Dover, NY


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Dover, New York

The population of Dover is 8,565.

The People and Families of Dover

In Dover, about 56% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Dover.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dover had a median family income of $57,979.

Dover Housing

Of the housing in Dover, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Dover.

Commuting

In Dover, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Dover, NY

Comparing Dover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes36
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