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Dover, Ohio

Introduction to Dover, Ohio

Dover, Ohio is 19 miles S of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 68 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Tuscarawas County. The population of the city is 12,210.

Dover History

Dover was part of a land grant given to Col. James Morrison of Kentucky for his services during the Revolutionary War. In 1806, Christian Deardorff and Jesse Slingluff from Baltimore, Maryland, purchased 2000 acres of the land. The development of Dover began in 1825 after the incorporation of the Tuscarawas River into the Ohio Canal system. Dover was incorporated in 1901 as a city. It derived its name from Dover, Vermont.

Dover and nearby Attractions

  • Warther Museum
  • Kimberly's Art Gallery
  • Fort Laurens
  • J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum
  • Sippo Lake Park

Things To Do In Dover

You can enjoy long summers, cool breezes, and beautiful autumn colors at Dover. The city offers four picnic shelters and a swimming pool. The Slingluff Park also offers several recreational activities. You can enjoy shopping at the Miracle Lane Plaza Shopping Center. You can explore the city’s history by visiting the Warther Museum and the Dover Public Library. Dover Historical Society Museum is also worth visiting.

Dover Transportation

Air transportation is available from Akron - Canton Regional Airport.

Dover Higher Education

The nearest colleges and universities are Stark State College of Technology and Kent State University - Stark Campus.

High Points

Dover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Dover Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Dover Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Dover, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built24

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