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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dover

New Jersey · 18,188 residents · 2.676 sq mi
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Dover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,423. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $152,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,188
+20%since 1990
from 15,115 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,797 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 5,648 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+6%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Dover
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,423
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,822 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,056
+18%since 1990
from $15,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$152,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $154,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$870
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $678 in 1990
US average: $602
52.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
47.1% rent
2.9
−28%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(11,739)
Black6%(901)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(6,098)
Asian1.7%(251)
Diversity Score74.8%(11,302)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(5,937)
Black5.7%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(10,539)
Asian2.5%(446)
Diversity Score67.8%(12,329)
68
−9%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dover, New Jersey?

Dover, New Jersey has about 18,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dover, New Jersey earns about $53,423 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 $152,300, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, New Jersey?

About 12.5% 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 13.4% of people in Dover, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,073 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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