Dover, Massachusetts
Dover: Town of the United States
About
Dover is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,589 and a population density of 363 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,119 inhabitants.
The town was created 389 years ago in 1634.
Quick Facts about Dover
| Population : | 6,119 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Norfolk County |
| Postal code : | 02030 |
| Area : | 15.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1635 (389 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:14:27 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 397 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dover is located at 42°14'45"N 71°16'58"W (42.2459300, -71.2828300).
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Official website of Dover
Demographics
The population of Dover increased by 8.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,589 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,667 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,733 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,795 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,874 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,942 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,980 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,051 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,093 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,127 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,119 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Dover zip code is 02030.
County name: Norfolk, County
fips: 25021
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People born in Dover (7)
People born in Dover, including musician Adam Granduciel, rower Bob Cutler, Ice hockey player, born 1984 Chris Murray, .
List
- Don MacTavish (American racing driver) he was born in 22/08/1942
- George P. Sanger (United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts) he was born in 27/11/1819
- Katherine Doherty (American actress)
- Sverre Sears (American ice hockey player) he was born in 18/10/1970
Schools in Dover
College & universities near Dover, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168218 | Wellesley College | Wellesley (MA) | 02481-8203 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dover, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
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- Dover , Wisconsin unincorporated community in Price County, Wisconsin with a population of 4,265 people.
- Dover , Ohio city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States with a population of 2,527 people.
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- Dover , Tennessee city in Stewart County, Tennessee with a population of 1,578 people.
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- Dover , Arkansas small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,445 people.
- Dover , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,057 people.
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- Dover , Missouri village in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States with a population of 516 people.
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- Dover , Michigan township in Otsego County, Michigan with a population of 407 people.
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- Dover , North Carolina town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 384 people.
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Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dover distances to largest Massachusetts cities
