Dover is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Hillsborough County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 2,798.

Geography

Dover is located at 27°59'40" North, 82°12'60" West (27.994457, -82.216630).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²). 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.14% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,798 people, 751 households, and 615 families residing in the community. The population density is 413.9/km² (1,070.7/mi²). There are 842 housing units at an average density of 124.6/km² (322.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 74.12% White, 0.43% African American, 1.04% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 19.12% from other races, and 4.43% from two or more races. 50.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 751 households out of which 45.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% are non-families. 10.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.69 and the average family size is 3.89.

In the community the population is spread out with 33.0% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 117.0 males.

The median income for a household in the community is $31,333, and the median income for a family is $31,851. Males have a median income of $28,090 versus $18,472 for females. The per capita income for the community is $10,728. 28.0% of the population and 22.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.4% of those under the age of 18 and 20.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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