Dover, Florida

Quick Statistics

Dover is a community in Hillsborough, Florida, home to about 3,009 people spread across 2.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,321 a year, and a typical home is worth about $248,600. About 17.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 19 percent over the past decade.

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3,009
Total Population
▼ down 19% since 2012
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2.60 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$24,321
Median Personal Income
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$248,600
Median Home Value
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17.1%
College Educated
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87.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 10.0 points since 2010
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Dover ranks number 603 of 955 in population, number 781 in median household income, number 632 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Dover typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 53°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Dover
# Town Distance Population
1.Seffner, FL2.8 mi.8,885
2.Mango, FL4.7 mi.13,242
3.Valrico, FL4.7 mi.40,239
4.Brandon, FL5.4 mi.119,767
5.Thonotosassa, FL5.7 mi.15,764
6.Plant City, FL7.2 mi.40,887
7.Bloomingdale, FL7.8 mi.23,827
8.East Lake-Orient Park, FL8.2 mi.29,213
Frequently Asked Questions About Dover

What is the population of Dover, Florida?
Dover has a population of about 3,009 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Dover, Florida in?
Dover is located in Hillsborough, Florida.

What is the median home value in Dover, Florida?
The median home value in Dover is about $248,600, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Dover, Florida?
The median personal income in Dover is about $24,321 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Dover, Florida?
Since 1950, 152 tornadoes have been recorded in Hillsborough. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Dover, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 53 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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