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Dover, FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population

3,009

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,157

ZIP codes

0

Dover and its ZIP codes

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Dover at a glance

  • Dover is about 2.8 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $49,693, 33% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,600 (31% below Florida) and median rent is $862 a month.

Local data for Dover, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dover, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,693

Poverty rate

23.5%

Median home value

$248,600

Median rent

$862/mo

Homeownership

54.6%

Bachelor's or higher

10.6%

Median age

38.0

Average commute

34.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,395), Guatemalan Americans (202), Irish Americans (134).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsborough County. PPP loans are for Dover.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$77,998

795,729 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,712

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$50.42B

FY 2026, $34,538 per person

Hillsborough County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dover, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone54.8%
  • Carpooled18.6%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle8.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home14.1%

Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dover, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

838

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

54,179

12.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 50°F

56.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dover, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.0%

U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

33.0%

U.S. 11.1% +21.9 pts

Cities near Dover

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SeffnerCensus-designated place3.3 mi3.6
MangoCensus-designated place5.3 mi4.7
ValricoCensus-designated place5.3 mi13.8
ThonotosassaCensus-designated place6 mi26.5
BrandonCensus-designated place6.1 mi33.1
Plant CityCity6.2 mi29.9
BloomingdaleCensus-designated place8.4 mi8.1
East Lake-Orient ParkCensus-designated place9 mi15.8
Fish HawkCensus-designated place9.8 mi16.2
Temple TerraceCity10 mi7.6
Palm River-Clair MelCensus-designated place11 mi11.4
Progress VillageCensus-designated place11 mi3
RiverviewCensus-designated place12 mi46.2
Willow OakCensus-designated place13 mi3.1
Pebble CreekCensus-designated place13 mi3.2
Crystal SpringsCensus-designated place14 mi5.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dover, FL in?
Dover is in Hillsborough County, Florida.
What is the population of Dover, FL?
About 3,009 people live in Dover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dover?
Nearby places include Seffner (3.3 mi), Mango (5.3 mi), Valrico (5.3 mi), Thonotosassa (6 mi), Brandon (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023