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Dover

New Hampshire · 32,741 residents · 26.729 sq mi
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Dover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,833. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,741
+22%since 2000
from 26,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,225 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,006 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K29K32K34K1990201020202024Dover
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,833
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,873 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,061
+84%since 2000
from $23,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,184
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+23%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(25,217)
Black1.1%(289)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(306)
Asian2.3%(620)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(2,991)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(27,783)
Black1.6%(520)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,047)
Asian5.5%(1,793)
Other3.2%(1,060)
Diversity Score31.3%(10,238)
Diversity Score
31
+181%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, New Hampshire?

Dover, New Hampshire has about 32,741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Dover, New Hampshire earns about $74,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, New Hampshire expensive?

In Dover, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $274,100, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, New Hampshire?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, New Hampshire?

About 8.5% of people in Dover, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,699 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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