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%.
12,946
Population (2024)
12,869
Population (2010)
13,188
Peak (2020)
0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,869 |
| 2011 | 12,863 |
| 2012 | 12,848 |
| 2013 | 12,867 |
| 2014 | 12,870 |
| 2015 | 12,861 |
| 2016 | 12,822 |
| 2017 | 12,775 |
| 2018 | 12,743 |
| 2019 | 12,723 |
| 2020 | 13,188 |
| 2021 | 13,101 |
| 2022 | 13,006 |
| 2023 | 13,003 |
| 2024 | 12,946 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 24.8% |
| Manufacturing | 23.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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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.