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Dover, NC
Town in Craven County, North Carolina.
Population
404
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
421
ZIP codes
0
Dover and its ZIP codes
Dover at a glance
- Dover is 91% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Dover, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for Dover.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,163
40,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $14,635 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dover, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,154
11.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dover, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Dover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cove CityTown | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| GraingersCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
| KinstonCity | 9.8 mi | 18.3 |
| Jackson HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| TrentonTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GriftonTown | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| VanceboroTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Deep RunCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| HookertonTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| AydenTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| River BendTown | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Pink HillTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| New BernCity | 21 mi | 28.7 |
| Trent WoodsTown | 21 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dover, NC in?
- Dover is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Dover, NC?
- About 404 people live in Dover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dover?
- Nearby places include Cove City (6.6 mi), Graingers (8.3 mi), Kinston (9.8 mi), Jackson Heights (11 mi), Trenton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023