Dover, Racine County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Dover, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Dover, Racine County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
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| • Total | 4,282 |
| • Density | 110.5/sq mi (42.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53139
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-20625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583094 |
| Website | http://townofdoverwi.com/ |
The Town of Dover is a community in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a place where people live and work. In 2020, about 4,282 people called Dover home.
Several smaller communities are part of the Town of Dover. These include Beaumont, Eagle Lake Manor, Eagle Lake Terrace, Kansasville, and Rosewood. There is also a special area called Eagle Lake within the town.
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Exploring Dover's Location and Size
Dover is located in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Racine County. Knowing its location helps us understand where it is on a map.
How Big is the Town of Dover?
The Town of Dover covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (which is 93.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 35.4 square miles (91.6 square kilometers) is land.
A small part of the town is water. This includes lakes or rivers. About 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers) of Dover is water. This means water makes up about 2.27% of the town's total area.
Who Lives in Dover?
Learning about the people in Dover helps us understand the community. This information comes from official counts of people, called a census.
Dover's Population Over Time
In the year 2000, there were 3,908 people living in the Town of Dover. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,282 people. This shows that more people have moved to Dover over the years.
A Look at Dover's Residents in 2000
In 2000, the town had 1,193 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families.
The average household had about 2.72 people. The average family had about 3.14 people. This means families often had children.
Age Groups in Dover
The people in Dover in 2000 were of different ages.
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. These are kids and teenagers.
- About 35.8% were between 25 and 44 years old. These are often adults starting families or in their main working years.
- About 8.6% were 65 years old or older. These are senior citizens.
The median age in Dover was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Important People from Dover
Many people who grew up in or lived in Dover went on to do important things. Here are a few notable individuals:
- Alfred L. Buchan: He was a doctor and also served in the Wisconsin state government.
- Robert J. Matheson: He was a businessman and also a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Robert Mutter: He served as a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Archibald E. Spriggs: He became a politician in Montana.
- John Todd Trowbridge: He was a sea captain and also served in the Wisconsin territorial government.
See also
In Spanish: Dover (condado de Racine, Wisconsin) para niños
