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Dover, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Dover, Ohio is 13,094 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 145th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $61,918, the median home value is $172,600, and the median age is 40.4.

The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (12,869 → 12,946).

13,094

Population

2260

People / sq mi

$61,918

Median Income

$172,600

Median Home Value

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Dover covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 2260 people per square mile.

About Dover, OH

Housing cost is the defining feature of Dover: the median home is valued at $172,600. Dover is a city in Ohio with a population of 13,094.

The typical household earns $61,918, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $172,600, with typical rent around $1,004.

Roughly 29.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.3% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Dover city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Dover city had a population of 12,869 in 2010 and 12,946 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,188 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

2020 · 13K20102024
Dover city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

12,946

Population (2024)

12,869

Population (2010)

13,188

Peak (2020)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201012,869
201112,863
201212,848
201312,867
201412,870
201512,861
201612,822
201712,775
201812,743
201912,723
202013,188
202113,101
202213,006
202313,003
202412,946

Race & Ethnicity

White92.1%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$61,918

Median Household Income

$33,431

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$172,600

Median Home Value

$1,004

Median Rent

60.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.2%

High School+

29.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

79.6%

Public Transit

6.3%

Work From Home

22.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.8%

Foreign Born

93.1%

Non-English at Home

5.9%

Veterans

15.7%

With Disability

96.0%

Health Insurance

89.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.8%
Manufacturing23.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.5%
Construction5.3%
Information4.9%
Retail Trade3.5%
Public Administration2.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dover, Ohio has a population of 13,094 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 145th-largest city in Ohio.

The median household income in Dover, Ohio is $61,918, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Dover, Ohio is $172,600, with median monthly rent at $1,004 and a homeownership rate of 60.0%.

The median age in Dover, Ohio is 40.4 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (12,869 → 12,946).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.