Dover, AR Demographics

A map of Dover's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,534	1,165	85.5%	87.1%
Multiracial	126	89	7.0%	6.7%
Hispanic	77	57	4.3%	4.3%
Black	39	6	2.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	19	17	1.1%	1.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Dover, Arkansas has an estimated population of 1,795, a dramatic increase from the 1,337 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.5% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dover, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dover has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dover, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dover is ranked the 160th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dover was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dover's White Population

1,534 residents of Dover, or 85.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dover is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Dover ranks 237th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's White population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. White residents' share of Dover's population has decreased from 87.1% to 85.5%.

Dover is more White than neighboring Russellville (70.5% White), London (84.4% White), and Pottsville (74.5% White). Dover is less White than neighboring Hector (89.2% White), and Oak Grove (91.2% White).

Dover's Black Population

39 residents of Dover, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dover is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Dover ranks 413th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Black population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Black residents' share of Dover's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.2%.

Dover is more Black than neighboring London (0.2% Black), Hector (0% Black), Oak Grove (0% Black), and Pottsville (0% Black). Dover is less Black than neighboring Russellville (4% Black).

Dover's Asian Population

0 residents of Dover, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dover is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Dover ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dover is less Asian than neighboring Russellville (1.2% Asian), London (1.5% Asian), and Pottsville (2.5% Asian).

Dover's Hispanic Population

77 residents of Dover, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dover is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Dover ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Dover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Dover is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (0% Hispanic). Dover is less Hispanic than neighboring Russellville (18.5% Hispanic), London (8.3% Hispanic), Hector (6.9% Hispanic), and Pottsville (17.8% Hispanic).

Dover's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Dover, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dover is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Dover ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Dover is more Native American/Other than neighboring Russellville (0.6% Native American/Other), London (0.5% Native American/Other), Hector (0% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other). Dover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottsville (1.4% Native American/Other).

Dover's Multiracial Population

126 residents of Dover, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dover is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Dover ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Dover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Dover is more Multiracial than neighboring Russellville (5.3% Multiracial), London (5.1% Multiracial), Hector (3.9% Multiracial), and Pottsville (3.8% Multiracial). Dover is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (8.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.