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Dover Beaches South

New Jersey · 1,601 residents · 0.622 sq mi
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Dover Beaches South is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $753,400. With a median age of 65.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 159%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,601
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,594 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,574 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.3
+32%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K2000201020202024Dover Beaches South
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,844
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,407 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,753
+232%since 2000
from $26,702 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−7%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$753,400
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $704 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
64.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+25%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,547)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(34)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(21)
Diversity Score12.4%(199)
Diversity Score
12
+106%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2016
from 85.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey?

Dover Beaches South, New Jersey has about 1,601 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey?

The typical household in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey earns about $144,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover Beaches South, New Jersey expensive?

In Dover Beaches South, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $753,400, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey?

About 4.3% of people in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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