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Dover, OH


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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.

The People and Families of Dover

In Dover, about 59% of adults are married.

Dover has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dover had a median family income of $44,604.

Political Inclinations

Among Dover political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $9,915. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Dover Housing

Of the housing in Dover, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Dover, 96% of commuters drive to work. Dover features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

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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