Dover, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 792, Dover's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dover is a small community located in Idaho, within Bonner County. The total population is 792. It ranks as the 119th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dover is 42.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.3 years. 19.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dover is $99,821. This is 28% higher than the state median of $77,800. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $719,100. Housing costs are 72% higher than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dover is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 0.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

46.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Dover in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dover, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 232 Census-designated places in Idaho. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.