CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dover

New Jersey · 15,115 residents · 2.676 sq mi

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Dover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,822. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 3,073 residents. Median home value is $154,400.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 34%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

15,115

−17%vs 2000

vs 18,188 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

5,648 / sq mi

−17%vs 2000

vs 6,797 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.8

−6%vs 2000

vs 33.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202419K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,822

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $53,423 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,344

−15%vs 2000

vs $18,056 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.6%

−5.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$154,400

+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $152,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$678

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $870 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

54.0%

+1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 52.9% in 2000

46.0% rent

Afford Score

4.0

+40%vs 2000

vs 2.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic32.6%(5,937)

Black5.7%(1,035)

Hispanic / Latino57.9%(10,539)

Asian2.5%(446)

Other0%

Diversity Score67.8%(12,329)

1990

White, non-Hispanic77.7%(11,739)

Black6%(901)

Hispanic / Latino40.3%(6,098)

Asian1.7%(251)

Other14.7%(2,224)

Diversity Score74.8%(11,302)

Diversity Score

+10%vs 2000

vs 68 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.1%

+1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

67.8%

+0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.2 min

+31%vs 2000

vs 14.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, New Jersey?

Dover, New Jersey has about 15,115 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Dover, New Jersey earns about $38,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover, New Jersey expensive?

In Dover, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $154,400, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, New Jersey?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dover, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover, New Jersey?

About 7.6% of people in Dover, 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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