Dover, North Carolina

Dover: Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

About

Dover is a town located in the county of Cleveland in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 401 and a population density of 161 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 384 inhabitants.

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Location of Dover on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Dover

Population : 384 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Cleveland County
Postal code : 28526
Phone Area Codes : 252
Area : 2.49 km2
Altitude : 62 feet / 19 meters
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 11:53:55 (21st December 2024)
Density : 155 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.43% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Dover is located at 35°18'10"N 81°34'24"W (35.3029100, -81.5734300).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Dover decreased by 4.43% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 401 - census
2011 403 0.5% estimation process
2012 404 0.25% estimation process
2013 400 -1% estimation process
2014 399 -0.25% estimation process
2015 395 -1.01% estimation process
2016 391 -1.02% estimation process
2017 389 -0.51% estimation process
2018 387 -0.52% estimation process
2019 386 -0.26% estimation process
2020 384 -0.52% estimation process

Dover zip code is 28526. County name: Craven, County fips: 37049

Dover, Dover Mill

People born in Dover (1)

U.S. military veteran Mary Ellen West was born in Dover

Schools in Dover

College & universities near Dover, NC

Code Name City ZIP
198321 Cleveland Community College Shelby (NC) 28152-6224

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Dover, NC

Code Name Address Type
GAS Gastonia 350 Hancock Street RAIL
SPB Spartanburg 290 Magnolia St RAIL
CLT Charlotte 1914 North Tryon St. RAIL
KAN Kannapolis 201 South Main St. RAIL
GRV Greenville 1120 West Washington Street RAIL

Post offices near Dover

Post Office Name City ZIP
Shelby Post Office Shelby (NC) 28150

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  • Dover , Michigan township in Otsego County, Michigan with a population of 407 people.
  • Dover , Minnesota city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 400 people.
  • Dover , Kentucky home rule-class city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 252 people.
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Other cities in Cleveland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cleveland County , NC. (more)

City Name Population Title
Shelby 20,145 City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth City 17,751 City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina
Archdale 11,560 City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Kings Mountain 11,118 City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Boiling Springs 4,674 City in North Carolina, USA
Belwood 963 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grover 709 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Light Oak 691 Township in Cleveland County, North Carolina
Kingstown 682 Town in North Carolina, United States
Patterson Springs 628 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Fallston 610 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lawndale 589 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Polkville 552 Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lattimore 454 Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Waco 319 Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mooresboro 316 Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America