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.
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 : | 00:41:20 (7th December 2025) |
| Density : | 155 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.43% (2010-2020) |
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
Other Places in Dover
1 Town of Dover
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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 |
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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 |
