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Dover Beaches South

New Jersey · 1,209 residents · 0.622 sq mi
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Dover Beaches South is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 385 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $515,200. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,209
−24%since 2000
from 1,594 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,944 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 2,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.3
+14%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K2000201020202024Dover Beaches South
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,407 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,569
+71%since 2000
from $26,702 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food10.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$515,200
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $704 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
72.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
+92%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,118)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(71)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(176)
Diversity Score
15
+143%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.1%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Dover Beaches South, New Jersey has about 1,209 residents according to the 2010 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 $64,375 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 $515,200, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

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

About 47.1% 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 6.6% of people in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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