Dover, NY

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Dover Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Dover Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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