Dover, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dover, Florida
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Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.64 sq mi (6.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.60 sq mi (6.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,266 |
| • Density | 1,255.67/sq mi (484.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33527
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| Area code(s) | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-18075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0281733 |
Dover is a community in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. It is a special kind of place called a census-designated place. This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 3,266 people lived in Dover. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 3,702 people lived there.
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Where is Dover?
Dover is located in Florida. You can find it using its coordinates: 27°59′40″N 82°13′0″W / 27.99444°N 82.21667°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Dover is like a suburb of Tampa, a much larger city. It's about 24 miles away from the center of Tampa. Dover is also close to other towns. It is 6 miles west of Plant City and 7 miles northeast of Brandon.
The community covers a total area of about 2.6 square miles (6.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part (about 0.04 square miles or 0.10 square kilometers) being water.
How Many People Live in Dover?
The number of people living in Dover has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1970: 2,094 people
- 1980: 2,354 people
- 1990: 2,626 people
- 2000: 2,798 people
- 2010: 3,702 people
- 2020: 3,266 people
In 2000, there were about 2,798 people living in Dover. The community had about 751 households. Many families lived there, with 63.2% being married couples. About 45.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.69 people. The average age of people in Dover was 28 years old.
Schools in Dover
Dover has several schools for students:
- Elementary Schools: Two elementary schools in the area are Bailey Elementary and Dover Elementary.
- High School: Strawberry Crest High School is the first high school in Dover. It opened its doors and had its first graduating class in 2011. The school's sports teams are called the Chargers. Strawberry Crest High School is also an IB school, which means it offers a special program called the International Baccalaureate. This was the fourth IB school in Hillsborough County.
- Other Schools: Independence Academy, located on U.S. 92, opened around 2015 or 2016.
Famous People from Dover
Some notable people have connections to Dover:
- George B. Sparkman: He was an important person in the history of Tampa. He served as the mayor of Tampa two times, first from 1881 to 1883, and then again from 1887 to 1888.
- Mel Tillis: He was a well-known country music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Dover (Florida) para niños
