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Dover, North Carolina
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Location of Dover, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 363.54/sq mi (140.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28526
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-17660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406391 |
Dover is a small town located in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 349 people. Dover is part of the larger New Bern area.
Geography of Dover
Dover is a very small town. It covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
People in Dover
The number of people living in Dover has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked according to the U.S. Census:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 737 | — | |
| 1920 | 670 | −9.1% | |
| 1930 | 621 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 623 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 638 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 651 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 585 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 600 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 451 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 443 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 401 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 349 | −13.0% | |
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Dover's Population in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 349 people living in Dover. There were 123 households and 62 families in the town.
The people in Dover come from different backgrounds:
- About 44.7% of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 49.57% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 4.3% were from other backgrounds or a mix of races.
- About 1.43% were Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Dover (Carolina del Norte) para niños
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