Dover, New Hampshire
Dover: county seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
About
Dover is a city located in the county of Strafford in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,987 and a population density of 399 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,443 inhabitants.
The city was created 403 years ago in 1622.
Quick Facts about Dover
| Population | 32,443 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County | Strafford County |
| Postal code | 03820–03822 |
| Phone Area Codes | 603 |
| Area | 75.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.1979,-70.8737 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Capital city | Dover is capital of Strafford County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1623 (403 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:05:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 431 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Dover is located at 43°11'52"N 70°52'25"W (43.1978600, -70.8736700).
Dover map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dover
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Dover increased by 7.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,987 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,334 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,408 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,500 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,841 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,037 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,340 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,602 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,722 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,191 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,443 | 0.78% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Dover
1Henry Law Park
1 Washington St, Dover, NH 03820, United States View details
Phone: +16035166401 | Website available
2Children's Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington St, Dover, NH 03820, United States View details
Phone: +16037422002 | Website available
3Longhill Dog Park
42 Long Hill Rd, Dover, NH 03820, United States View details
Phone: +16035166401 | Website available
4Woodman Museum
182 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820, United States View details
Phone: +16037421038 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Dover
1Dover City Hall
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820 View details
Phone: +16035166000 | Website available
People born in Dover (42)
People born in Dover, including William Gagnon, soccer player Conor Casey, politician Tappan Wentworth, .
More notable people
- Chip Kelly (American football coach) he was born in 25/11/1963
- Steven John Lalas (Spy) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Jillian York (Activist, journalist and travel writer) she was born in 18/05/1982
- Joseph C. McConnell (American Korean War flying ace) he was born in 30/01/1922
- Timothy R. Young (American politician) he was born in 19/11/1811
- Charles Melville (United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1828
- Dan Christie Kingman (United States Army general and Chief of Engineers) he was born in 06/03/1852
- Dike Varney (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 09/08/1880
- Fred W. Murphy (American football coach (1877-1937)) he was born in 06/11/1877
- George H. Wadleigh (United States Navy Rear Admiral) he was born in 28/09/1842
- Maurice J. Murphy, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 03/10/1927
- Richard O'Kane (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 02/02/1911
- John Hart (soldier, born 1706) he was born in 08/07/1706
- Lisa Crystal Carver (American musician) she was born in 01/01/1968
- Lucy Lambert Hale (socialite (1841-1915)) she was born in 01/01/1841
- Michael Weeden (American politician) he was born in 11/03/1991
- Oliver Wendell (American astronomer) he was born in 01/01/1845
- Pat French (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1893
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dover, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182722 | Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | Somersworth (NH) | 03878 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dover, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dover.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Post Office | Dover (NH) | 03820 |
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Other cities in Strafford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Strafford County , NH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 31,719 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Durham | 16,441 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Somersworth | 12,286 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Barrington | 9,231 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Farmington | 6,951 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Milton | 4,614 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Lee | 4,597 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Strafford | 4,235 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Durham | 2,728 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Rollinsford | 2,577 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Madbury | 1,879 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Dover distances to largest New Hampshire cities