Dover, MA Demographics

A map of Dover's Population by Race

Dover, Massachusetts had a population of 2,452 in 2020. It was 79.7% White, 0.5% Black, 10.6% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dover, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Dover is the 172nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Dover's White Population

1,954 residents of Dover identify as White, or 79.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Dover larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Dover is ranked #163 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more White than neighboring Wellesley (73.3% White), Dedham (78% White), and Norwood (72.5% White). Dover is less White than neighboring Needham (81.1% White), and Medfield (86.4% White).

Dover's Black Population

12 residents of Dover identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dover slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Dover is ranked #210 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dover is less Black than neighboring Needham (1.4% Black), Wellesley (2% Black), Medfield (1.6% Black), Dedham (5.9% Black), and Norwood (7.3% Black).

Dover's Asian Population

260 residents of Dover identify as Asian, or 10.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Dover is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Asian than neighboring Needham (9.5% Asian), Medfield (4.1% Asian), Dedham (3.7% Asian), and Norwood (7.4% Asian). Dover is less Asian than neighboring Wellesley (14.8% Asian).

Dover's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Dover identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dover slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Dover is ranked #177 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dover is less Hispanic than neighboring Needham (3.8% Hispanic), Wellesley (5.2% Hispanic), Medfield (3.3% Hispanic), Dedham (8.4% Hispanic), and Norwood (7.4% Hispanic).

Dover's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Dover identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Dover is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Native American/Other than neighboring Needham (0.6% Native American/Other), Wellesley (0.8% Native American/Other), Medfield (0.5% Native American/Other), and Dedham (0.7% Native American/Other). Dover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (1.3% Native American/Other).

Dover's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Dover identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Dover is ranked #46 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Multiracial than neighboring Needham (3.6% Multiracial), Wellesley (3.9% Multiracial), Medfield (4.1% Multiracial), Dedham (3.3% Multiracial), and Norwood (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.