Town · Maine
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Dover-Foxcroft, town, in Piscataquis County, Maine. Dover-Foxcroft had 4,463 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,422 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,506 (±45). GEOID 2302118195.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,463
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,422 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,506 ±45
Median household income
$63,344
±$6,469 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$162,600
±$12,249 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$880
±$97 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Dover-Foxcroft and what county is it in?
Dover-Foxcroft is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine. It covers 67.8 square miles of land, 65 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Dover-Foxcroft: Dover-Foxcroft (CDP, 2,776 in 2020).
Dover-Foxcroft is the same area as Census Tract 9607 of Piscataquis County: the tract's figures are Dover-Foxcroft's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dover-Foxcroft, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,463 people lived in Dover-Foxcroft on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,422 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,506 (±45).
| Measure | Dover-Foxcroft | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,506±45 | 17,263 | +449 |
| Households | 1,900±167 | 8,385 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.19 | 2.02 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,566±186 | 14,680 | no clear change |
Dover-Foxcroft's population since 2000
From 4,211 in 2000 to 4,463 in 2025: up 6.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dover-Foxcroft as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dover-Foxcroft?
The median resident of Dover-Foxcroft is 38.0 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%.
| Measure | Dover-Foxcroft | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0±4.1 | 51.5 | −14.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±4.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4%±4.6 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Male | 48.4%±3.6 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±2.5 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±3.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±3.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±3.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.3%±5.8 pts | 10.1% | +7.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5%±5.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.2%±7.3 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8%±8.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dover-Foxcroft earn?
Half of Dover-Foxcroft's 1,900 households earn less than $63,344 a year (±$6,469), against $61,345 in Piscataquis County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $47,901 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,443 after inflation. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dover-Foxcroft | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,344±$6,469 | $61,345 | +$15,443 |
| Mean household income | $92,191±$17,164 | $79,023 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,195±$6,963 | $37,077 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1%±4.7 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0%±8.8 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.3%±7.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6%±3.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8%±5.1 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dover-Foxcroft?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Dover-Foxcroft's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,600 by its owner (±$12,249). The median renter pays $880 a month including utilities, and 35.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dover-Foxcroft | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,600±$12,249 | $170,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $880±$97 | $837 | +$167 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.9%±14.3 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,285±$200 | $1,223 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0%±8.0 pts | 78.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0%±8.0 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,566±186 | 14,680 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±6.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.4%±6.4 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.1%±6.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3%±4.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.4%±6.9 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1%±4.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dover-Foxcroft building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Dover-Foxcroft in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 4.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dover-Foxcroft work and get to work?
73.4% of Dover-Foxcroft's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.7 minutes.
| Measure | Dover-Foxcroft | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±6.7 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±2.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4%±7.3 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±6.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.4%±2.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6%±5.9 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.7 min±3.0 | 25.2 min | −7.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dover-Foxcroft?
1 census tract lies mostly in Dover-Foxcroft (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9607Piscataquis County | 4,506 | $63,344 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dover-Foxcroft) · Census block assignment files
How does Dover-Foxcroft compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dover-Foxcroft is the 2,544th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 61st-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Dover-Foxcroft ranks 221st of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 61st | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 209th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 250th | 353 |
| Median household income | 221st | 349 |
| Per capita income | 166th | 353 |
| Median home value | 295th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 227th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 80th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 197th | 352 |
| Median age | 321st | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 292nd | 353 |
| Work from home | 171st | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 333rd | 352 |
Dover-Foxcroft's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Dover-Foxcroft with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dover-Foxcroft?
15 of the 57 figures for Dover-Foxcroft on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dover-Foxcroft are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.