Dover, PA Demographics

A map of Dover's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,625	1,686	83.8%	86.3%
Hispanic	109	108	5.6%	5.5%
Asian	80	17	4.1%	0.9%
Black	62	54	3.2%	2.8%
Multiracial	57	87	2.9%	4.5%
Native American/Other	7	2	0.4%	0.1%

Dover, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,940, a less than 1% change from the 1,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Asian, 3.2% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 Pennsylvania 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 25.0% in 2020 and 29.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dover is ranked the 670th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 664th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dover's White Population

1,625 residents of Dover, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dover is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Dover ranks 1319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Dover's population has decreased from 86.3% to 83.8%.

Dover is more White than neighboring Weigelstown (82.7% White), Shiloh (70.4% White), and West York (54.6% White). Dover is less White than neighboring Wellsville (93.3% White), and New Salem (85.4% White).

Dover's Black Population

62 residents of Dover, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dover is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Dover ranks 514th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Black residents' share of Dover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Dover is more Black than neighboring Weigelstown (2.1% Black), Shiloh (2.6% Black), and Wellsville (0% Black). Dover is less Black than neighboring West York (14.3% Black), and New Salem (6.2% Black).

Dover's Asian Population

80 residents of Dover, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dover is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Dover ranks 665th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Asian population has grown by an estimated 370.6%. Asian residents' share of Dover's population has increased from 0.9% to 4.1%.

Dover is more Asian than neighboring Weigelstown (1.1% Asian), West York (0% Asian), Wellsville (2.1% Asian), and New Salem (0% Asian). Dover is less Asian than neighboring Shiloh (7.4% Asian).

Dover's Hispanic Population

109 residents of Dover, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dover is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dover ranks 412th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Dover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Dover is more Hispanic than neighboring Wellsville (4.2% Hispanic). Dover is less Hispanic than neighboring Weigelstown (9.2% Hispanic), Shiloh (14.3% Hispanic), West York (27.2% Hispanic), and New Salem (6.7% Hispanic).

Dover's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Dover, or 0.4% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dover ranks 1418th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Dover is more Native American/Other than neighboring West York (0.3% Native American/Other), and New Salem (0% Native American/Other). Dover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Weigelstown (1.1% Native American/Other), and Shiloh (1.2% Native American/Other).

Dover's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Dover, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dover is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dover ranks 447th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dover's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dover's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.9%.

Dover is more Multiracial than neighboring Wellsville (0% Multiracial), and New Salem (1.7% Multiracial). Dover is less Multiracial than neighboring Weigelstown (3.7% Multiracial), Shiloh (4.1% Multiracial), and West York (3.6% 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.