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Dover is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States, along the Tuscarawas River. The population was 13,112 at the 2020 census. It is a principal city of the New Philadelphia–Dover micropolitan area, approximately Шаблон:Convert south of Cleveland and borders the city of New Philadelphia.

History

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Third Street in Canal Dover, 1910

Originally named Canal Dover due to its location and origins along the Ohio and Erie Canal, the land was platted in 1807, with Christian Deardorff and Jesse Slingluff recognized as the founders.[1] Beginning in 1815, the post office first began operation.[2] Canal Dover incorporated as a village in 1842 and became a city under the Ohio municipal code of 1903.[3] On February 12, 1916, the city officially changed its name to Dover.[4]

Geography

Dover is located at Шаблон:Coord (40.526545, -81.477769),[5] along the Tuscarawas River, near the mouth of Sugar Creek.[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Шаблон:Convert, of which Шаблон:Convert is land and Шаблон:Convert is water.[7]

Demographics

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2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 12,826 people, 5,181 households, and 3,297 families living in the city. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 5,578 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 5,181 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 12,210 people, 4,996 households, and 3,362 families living in the city. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 5,233 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 97.09% White, 1.27% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 4,996 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,665, and the median income for a family was $44,604. Males had a median income of $34,579 versus $22,397 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,928. About 7.5% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Dover is adjacent to New Philadelphia, the county seat of Tuscarawas County, with the two cities considered twin cities. Each year, the "Crimson Tornadoes" of Dover High School play the rival "Quakers" of New Philadelphia in a football game that has been played annually for more than a century, and is the fourth longest-running football rivalry in the state of Ohio.[10][11]

Education

Children in Dover are served by the public Dover City School District.[12] The current schools serving the city are:

  • South Elementary School – grades PK-1
  • East Elementary School – grades 2-3
  • Dover Avenue Elementary School – grades 4-5
  • Dover Middle School – grades 6-8
  • Dover High School – grades 9-12

Notable people

References

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External links

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