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The '''Town of Dover''' is located in [[Racine County, Wisconsin|Racine County]], [[Wisconsin]], United States. The population was 4,282 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Beaumont, Eagle Lake Manor, Eagle Lake Terrace, [[Kansasville, Wisconsin|Kansasville]], and Rosewood are located in the town. The census-designated place of [[Eagle Lake, Wisconsin|Eagle lake]] is also located in the town.
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'''Dover''' is a town in [[Racine County, Wisconsin|Racine County]], [[Wisconsin]], [[United States]]. The population was 3,908 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of [[Beaumont, Wisconsin|Beaumont]], [[Eagle Lake Manor, Wisconsin|Eagle Lake Manor]], [[Kansasville, Wisconsin|Kansasville]], and [[Rosewood, Wisconsin|Rosewood]] are located in the town.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km²), of which, 35.4 square miles (91.6 km²) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) of it (2.27%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km{{sup|2}}), of which, 35.4 square miles (91.6 km{{sup|2}}) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km{{sup|2}}) of it (2.27%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 3,908 people, 1,193 households, and 889 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 110.5 people per square mile (42.7/km²). There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 38.0 per square mile (14.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.71% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.51% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.43% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.87% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.94% of the population.
At the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 3,908 people, 1,193 households, and 889 families in the town. The population density was 110.5 people per square mile (42.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 38.0 per square mile (14.7/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 91.38% White, 4.71% African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.94%.<ref name="GR2" />


There were 1,193 households out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.
Of the 1,193 households 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 18.9% of households were one person and 5.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.


In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The age distribution was 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $49,972, and the median income for a family was $58,176. Males had a median income of $37,209 versus $29,256 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $20,275. About 2.0% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 0.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $49,972 and the median family income was $58,176. Males had a median income of $37,209 versus $29,256 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,275. About 2.0% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 0.7% of those age 65 or over.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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*[[Alfred L. Buchan]], Wisconsin state legislator and physician
*[[Robert J. Matheson]], Wisconsin state legislator and businessman
*[[Robert Mutter]], Wisconsin state legislator
*[[Archibald E. Spriggs]], Montana politician<ref>'Press Praises Archie Spriggs,' '''The Racine Journal-News,''' July 30, 1921, pg. 7</ref>
*[[John Todd Trowbridge]], Wisconsin territorial legislator and sea captain
*[[John Todd Trowbridge]], Wisconsin territorial legislator and sea captain
{{div col end}}


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://doverwi.com/ Town of Dover Official Website]
* [http://townofdoverwi.com/ Town of Dover official website]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiracin2/dover.htm Town of Dover history] from RootsWeb.com
* [http://www.uniongrovechamber.org/ Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiracin2/dover.htm Town of Dover history]


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[[Category:Towns in Racine County, Wisconsin]]
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Latest revision as of 14:57, 9 May 2024

Town of Dover, Wisconsin
Town
Location of the Town of Dover, Racine County, Wisconsin
Location of the Town of Dover, Racine County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42°42′43″N 88°7′35″W / 42.71194°N 88.12639°W / 42.71194; -88.12639
Land Vereinigte Staaten
State Wisconsin
CountyRacine
Area
 • Total36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2)
 • Land35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2)
 • Water0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2)
Elevation
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810 ft (247 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,282
 • Density110.5/sq mi (42.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
53139
Area code262
FIPS code55-20625[2]
GNIS feature ID1583094[1]
Websitehttp://townofdoverwi.com/

The Town of Dover is located in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,282 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Beaumont, Eagle Lake Manor, Eagle Lake Terrace, Kansasville, and Rosewood are located in the town. The census-designated place of Eagle lake is also located in the town.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km2), of which, 35.4 square miles (91.6 km2) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) of it (2.27%) is water.

Demographics

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At the 2000 census, there were 3,908 people, 1,193 households, and 889 families in the town. The population density was 110.5 people per square mile (42.7/km2). There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 38.0 per square mile (14.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.38% White, 4.71% African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.94%.[2]

Of the 1,193 households 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 18.9% of households were one person and 5.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median household income was $49,972 and the median family income was $58,176. Males had a median income of $37,209 versus $29,256 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,275. About 2.0% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 0.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ 'Press Praises Archie Spriggs,' The Racine Journal-News, July 30, 1921, pg. 7
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