Dover township, Ohio
Dover township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dover township is a geographic entity located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,394. The land area covers 35.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,394 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,710 | ±157 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,745 | ±167 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,710 | ±157 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±35 |
| Median Home Value | $264,200 | ±$33,562 |
| Median Gross Rent | $901 | ±$100 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,362 | ±$15,526 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,479 | ±$5,753 |
| Poverty Rate | 10% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 428 | ±225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,015 | ±232 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.4% | ±9.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF DOVER
GUS Population: 4,350 (2024)
ID: 173246
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
2000 RED HILL RD NW, DOVER OH 44622-7209
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GUS Population: 92,048 (2024)
ID: 209032
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMIN ASSISTANT, TUSCARAWAS COUNTY O
125 E HIGH AVE, NEW PHILADELPHIA OH 44663-2571
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Dover | 04-05 | Dover, OH | |
| Regular School Dover | 09-12 | Dover, OH | |
| Regular School Dover | 06-08 | Dover, OH | |
| Regular School Dover | 02-03 | Dover, OH | |
| Regular School Dover | PK-01 | Dover, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Baltic, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Mt Eaton, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | New Philadelphia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Canton, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
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College | 6.6 mi away | 330 University Dr N.E., New Philadelphia, OH, 44663-9403 |
3303393391
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DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 525 N. WALNUT ST., DOVER, OH, 44622 |
(330) 343-6123
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Buckeye Joint Vocational School
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 545 University Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663-9450 |
3303085720
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY SENIOR CENTER BRANCH
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 426 PROSPECT ST, DOVER, OH, 44622 |
(330) 364-6611
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Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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College | 18.9 mi away | 2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH, 44710-1797 |
3303636347
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 121 FAIR AVENUE NW, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH, 44663 |
(330) 364-4474
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Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 521 Tuscarawas West, Canton, OH, 44702 |
3304382556
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 121 FAIR AVENUE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH, 44663 |
(330) 364-4474
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Malone University
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College | 21.3 mi away | 2600 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH, 44709-3308 |
3304718100
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EMMA HUBER MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 356 FIFTH ST SW, STRASBURG, OH, 44680 |
(330) 878-5711
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH US, located 4.8 miles from Dover township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 19.7° | 27.8° | 3.16" | — |
| February | 39.2° | 20.4° | 29.8° | 2.46" | — |
| March | 48.7° | 27.6° | 38.1° | 3.26" | — |
| April | 62.3° | 37.2° | 49.7° | 3.69" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 47.8° | 60.0° | 4.21" | — |
| June | 80.0° | 57.4° | 68.7° | 4.77" | — |
| July | 83.7° | 61.5° | 72.6° | 3.90" | — |
| August | 83.1° | 59.4° | 71.2° | 3.87" | — |
| September | 76.5° | 52.2° | 64.4° | 3.41" | — |
| October | 64.4° | 40.9° | 52.6° | 3.22" | — |
| November | 51.5° | 31.8° | 41.7° | 2.80" | — |
| December | 41.0° | 24.6° | 32.8° | 3.39" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover city | City | 1.0 mi | — |
| Parral village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| New Philadelphia city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Strasburg village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Dundee CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Zoar village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3915722470. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.