Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dover, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,053

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.3%11,661

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%994

Two or More

1.9%246

Black

0.9%112

Asian

0.3%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%243

High School Diploma

35.4%3,161

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%651

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%1,031

Associate's Degree

6.9%617

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%1,563

Master's Degree

6.8%606

Professional Degree

1.1%100

Doctorate

1.6%143

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$193,700

Median Renti

$997

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.6%3,302

Renter-Occupied

40.4%2,242

Total Units

5,921

Homeownership

59.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%169

$50K–$100K

2.4%80

$100K–$150K

15.5%512

$150K–$200K

29.8%984

$200K–$300K

28.3%935

$300K–$500K

17.1%564

$500K–$1M

1.8%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

162

$500–$750

269

$750–$1,000

620

$1,000–$1,250

540

$1,250–$1,500

325

$1,500–$2,000

157

Year Built

2010–2019

6.2%366

2000–2009

7.8%460

1990–1999

9%534

1980–1989

6%356

1970–1979

19.3%1,140

1960–1969

8.1%478

1950–1959

12.6%745

1940–1949

7.3%435

1939 or earlier

23.8%1,407

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.7%4,418

Electricity

19%1,055

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%62

Fuel Oil

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,276

Mean Household Incomei

$82,954

Per Capita Incomei

$35,549

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

6,376

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%345

$10K–$15K

3.8%213

$15K–$20K

6.8%375

$20K–$25K

3.5%193

$25K–$30K

5%277

$30K–$35K

4.9%272

$35K–$40K

3.9%217

$40K–$45K

2.5%137

$45K–$50K

2.8%157

$50K–$60K

6.1%340

$60K–$75K

11.5%640

$75K–$100K

10%557

$100K–$125K

10.1%560

$125K–$150K

9.9%548

$150K–$200K

8.9%492

$200K+

4%221

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

155

Residentsi

177

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers64 homes89% occupied$336/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 891 homes98% occupied$395/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,276/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

71.8%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

26.4%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

82.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.1% of subsidized households are minority

25.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,964

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,154

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

588(5.9% of civilian adults)