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Dover, PA


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Dover, Pennsylvania

Dover, Pennsylvania is 29 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 49 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in York county. The town is part of the York metro area. The population of Dover is 1,815.

The People and Families of Dover

In Dover, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dover had a median family income of $46,086. Notably, Dover is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Dover political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Dover Housing

Of the housing in Dover, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Dover offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Dover, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Dover Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Dover Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Dover, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built710
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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