Dover township, Ohio
Dover township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dover township is a geographic entity located in Union County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,819. The land area covers 21.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,819 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,042 | ±134 | 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 | 1,087 | ±133 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,042 | ±134 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $260,600 | ±$39,003 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,760 | ±$20,527 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,559 | ±$4,662 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 82 | ±69 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±4.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,395 | ±141 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.9% | ±15.7% |
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: 2,736 (2024)
ID: 173257
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER DOVER TWP.
15558 SPRINGDALE RD, MARYSVILLE OH 43040-8927
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GUS Population: 71,721 (2024)
ID: 110690
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
233 W 6TH ST, MARYSVILLE OH 43040-5513
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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-05 | Plain City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Powell, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dublin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lewis Center, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Columbus, 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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Ohio Wesleyan University
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College | 11.6 mi away | 61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH, 43015-2370 |
7403682000
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OSTRANDER BRANCH
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 75 N. 4TH. ST., OSTRANDER, OH, 43061 |
(740) 666-1410
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Methodist Theological School in Ohio
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College | 11.9 mi away | 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015-3211 |
74036311463440
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MARYSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 231 S. PLUM ST., MARYSVILLE, OH, 43040 |
(937) 642-1876
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Rosedale Bible College
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College | 15.7 mi away | 2270 Rosedale Rd, Irwin, OH, 43029 |
7408571311
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LIBERTY BRANCH
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 7468 STEITZ ROAD, POWELL, OH, 43065 |
(740) 513-4557
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Pontifical College Josephinum
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College | 17.2 mi away | 7625 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43235-1499 |
6148855585
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PLAIN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 305 W. MAIN ST., PLAIN CITY, OH, 43064 |
(614) 873-4912
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Aveda Institute-Columbus
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College Vocational | 18.9 mi away | 889 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH, 43214 |
6142912421
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RAYMOND BRANCH
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 21698 MAIN ST., RAYMOND, OH, 43067 |
(937) 246-4795
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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 MARYSVILLE, OH US, located 4.9 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 | 35.0° | 20.6° | 27.8° | 2.68" | 7.0" |
| February | 38.9° | 22.9° | 30.9° | 2.29" | 6.6" |
| March | 49.6° | 30.8° | 40.2° | 3.02" | 4.1" |
| April | 63.0° | 41.0° | 52.0° | 3.86" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.6° | 51.8° | 62.7° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 60.8° | 71.2° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 64.4° | 74.7° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.4° | 73.0° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 54.7° | 66.1° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.0° | 43.8° | 54.4° | 2.72" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.9° | 33.7° | 42.3° | 2.90" | 0.7" |
| December | 39.6° | 26.1° | 32.9° | 2.88" | 5.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrander village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Marysville city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Magnetic Springs village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| New California CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Unionville Center village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Milford Center village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3915922484. • 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.