Dover Plains, NY is a small town located in Dutchess County with an estimated population of 4,907. The population density of the town is 129 people per square mile which is slightly higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. This charming village offers both year-round outdoor activities and organizations for its residents to take advantage of.
Outdoors enthusiasts can find plenty to do here from hiking on trails at Mohansic Park to fishing at Wappingers Creek or camping in nearby Taconic State Park. Residents are also served by various local businesses such as Dover Deli & Grocery, Finer’s Market Place, and True Value Hardware Store.
Organizations such as the Dover Plains Library and Dover Historical Society offer educational programs and activities for children and adults such as book clubs, movie nights, lectures, field trips and more. Local sporting events include annual Dover Plains Softball Tournament, organized by Dover Parks & Recreation Department as well as other tournaments held throughout the year including tennis tournaments and golf outings.
The population in Dover Plains (zip 12522) is 4,907. There are 131 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dover Plains (zip 12522) is 41.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dover Plains (zip 12522) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dover Plains (zip 12522)
- 46.1% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 26.1% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in Dover Plains (zip 12522)
- 88.1% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander