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Dover, PA
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,940
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,575
ZIP codes
0
Dover and its ZIP codes
Dover at a glance
- Dover is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,347 a year, 3% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,200 (19% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,168 a month.
Local data for Dover, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dover, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,347
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,168/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (731), Polish Americans (136), Irish Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Dover.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,071
182,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,892
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $10,722 per person
How people get to work
Dover, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dover, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
965
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
674
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Dover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeigelstownCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Mount RoyalCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.3 |
| WellsvilleBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| West YorkBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| EmigsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| North YorkBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| YorkCity | 6.9 mi | 5.3 |
| New SalemBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| PleasurevilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| GrantleyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| ManchesterBorough | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| East BerlinBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Spring GroveBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount WolfBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dover, PA in?
- Dover is in York County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Dover, PA?
- About 1,940 people live in Dover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dover?
- Nearby places include Weigelstown (1.5 mi), Mount Royal (3 mi), Shiloh (3.7 mi), Wellsville (5.8 mi), West York (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023