Dover, Vermont

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Dover, Vermont
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Dover, Vermont
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Dover, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°57′26″N72°51′9″W / 42.95722°N 72.85250°W / 42.95722; -72.85250 Coordinates: 42°57′26″N72°51′9″W / 42.95722°N 72.85250°W / 42.95722; -72.85250
Country United States
State Vermont
County Windham
Area
 • Total35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2)
 • Land35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,978 ft (603 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,798
 • Density51/sq mi (19.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05341, 05351, 05355, 05356, 05363
Area code 802
FIPS code 50-17875 [1]
GNIS feature ID1462083 [2]
Website https://www.doververmont.com/

Dover is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,798 at the 2020 census. [3] It is famed for being the location of the Mount Snow ski area.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.4 km2), all land. The Rock River and the North Branch of the Deerfield River have their sources in the town. [4]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dover has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1810 859—
1820 829−3.5%
1830 8310.2%
1840 729−12.3%
1850 709−2.7%
1860 650−8.3%
1870 635−2.3%
1880 621−2.2%
1890 524−15.6%
1900 503−4.0%
1910 377−25.0%
1920 3852.1%
1930 278−27.8%
1940 244−12.2%
1950 2523.3%
1960 37046.8%
1970 55550.0%
1980 66620.0%
1990 99449.2%
2000 1,41041.9%
2010 1,124−20.3%
2020 1,79860.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

At the 2000 census there were 1,410 people, 611 households, and 372 families in the town. The population density was 39.9 people per square mile (15.4/km2). There were 2,749 housing units at an average density of 77.9 per square mile (30.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% White, 0.07% African American, 1.06% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21%. [1]

Of the 611 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 5.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median household income was $43,824 and the median family income was $49,688. Males had a median income of $31,351 versus $26,985 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,485. About 6.9% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Dover town, Windham County, Vermont" . Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ DeLorme (1996). Vermont Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. ISBN   0-89933-016-9
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Dover, Vermont
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2015.

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