Dover Plains, NY is a small town in Dutchess County with a population of 1,289 people as of the 2020 census. The town is known for its rural charm and offers plenty of small business and year-round outdoor activities to explore. Some popular local businesses include Dover Furniture, Chace’s Dairy Bar, and the Dover Pharmacy. Outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and golfing can be enjoyed throughout the year. There are also many organizations in Dover Plains that promote community engagement such as the Lions Club International and the Dover Plains Library. Sporting events can be found at Dover High School where football games are held throughout the fall season.
The population in Dover Plains is 1,289. There are 1,907 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dover Plains is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dover Plains is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dover Plains
- 44.3% are married
- 25.0% are divorced
- 12.8% are married with children
- 17.7% have children, but are single
Race in Dover Plains
- 73.8% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 3.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 21.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander