Dover, North Carolina
Dover: town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States
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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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3029,-81.5734 |
| Altitude | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:54:56 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 155 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Dover is located at 35°18'10"N 81°34'24"W (35.3029100, -81.5734300).
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Weather
90°F
Sunny
1 to 12 mph S
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 1 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 Mill
Services and Civic Places in Dover
1Town of Dover
105 N Main St, Dover, NC 28526 View details
Phone: +12525204557
People born in Dover (1)
U.S. military veteran Mary Ellen West was born in Dover
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dover, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198321 | Cleveland Community College | Shelby (NC) | 28152-6224 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dover, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Dover.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby Post Office | Shelby (NC) | 28150 |
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- Dover, Massachusetts town of the United States with a population of 6,119 people.
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- Dover, Tennessee city in Stewart County, Tennessee with a population of 1,578 people.
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- Dover, Michigan township in Otsego County, Michigan with a population of 407 people.
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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 |