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Dover, TN
City in Stewart County, Tennessee.
Population
1,956
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
507
ZIP codes
0
Dover and its ZIP codes
Dover at a glance
- Dover is about 3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,190, 8% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,500 (29% below Tennessee) and median rent is $743 a month.
Local data for Dover, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dover, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,190
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$203,500
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (234), German Americans (147), Mexican Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stewart County. PPP loans are for Dover.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,472
2,828 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $10,224 per person
How people get to work
Dover, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled22.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dover, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
54.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dover, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Dover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Tennessee RidgeTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Cumberland CityTown | 13 mi | 5 |
| ErinCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| LaFayette, KYCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BuchananCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Big SandyTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort Campbell North, KYCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.5 |
| SlaydenTown | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Hazel, KYCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Cadiz, KYCity | 27 mi | 3 |
| WaverlyCity | 27 mi | 8.8 |
| Oak Grove, KYCity | 27 mi | 10.7 |
| PuryearCity | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| Murray, KYCity | 28 mi | 11.7 |
| VanleerTown | 28 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dover, TN in?
- Dover is in Stewart County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Dover, TN?
- About 1,956 people live in Dover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dover?
- Nearby places include Big Rock (8.2 mi), Tennessee Ridge (12 mi), Cumberland City (13 mi), Erin (14 mi), LaFayette, KY (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023