Dover, TN Demographics

A map of Dover's Population by Race

Dover, Tennessee had a population of 1,826 in 2020. It was 90.3% White, 3.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.7% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Dover is the 216th 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

1,648 residents of Dover identify as White, or 90.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Dover larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Dover is ranked #193 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more White than neighboring Erin (86.1% White), Cumberland City (88.2% White), and LaFayette (81.9% White). Dover is less White than neighboring Big Rock (91.4% White), and Tennessee Ridge (91.4% White).

Dover's Black Population

57 residents of Dover identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dover less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Dover is ranked #207 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Black than neighboring Big Rock (1.7% Black), and Tennessee Ridge (1.4% Black). Dover is less Black than neighboring Erin (6.9% Black), Cumberland City (3.3% Black), and LaFayette (8.5% Black).

Dover's Asian Population

9 residents of Dover identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Dover is ranked #221 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Asian than neighboring Big Rock (0% Asian), Tennessee Ridge (0.1% Asian), Erin (0.2% Asian), Cumberland City (0.3% Asian), and LaFayette (0% Asian).

Dover's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Dover identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Dover is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Rock (1.4% Hispanic), Tennessee Ridge (2.8% Hispanic), Erin (2.5% Hispanic), Cumberland City (1.3% Hispanic), and LaFayette (2.8% Hispanic).

Dover's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Dover identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Dover is ranked #351 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tennessee Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), Erin (0.8% Native American/Other), and LaFayette (2.3% Native American/Other).

Dover's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Dover identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Dover is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dover is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Rock (5.2% Multiracial), Tennessee Ridge (3.2% Multiracial), Erin (3.4% Multiracial), Cumberland City (6.6% Multiracial), and LaFayette (4.5% Multiracial).

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