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Dover

New Jersey · 18,157 residents · 2.676 sq mi
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Dover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $321,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,157
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,785 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+5%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Dover
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,454
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,423 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,581
+20%since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,182
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+90%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(4,071)
Black4.7%(845)
Hispanic / Latino69.4%(12,598)
Asian2.5%(447)
Other1.4%(250)
Diversity Score58.6%(10,634)
Diversity Score
59
−14%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
52.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, New Jersey?

Dover, New Jersey has about 18,157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dover, New Jersey earns about $59,454 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 $321,800, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, New Jersey?

About 14.4% 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 10.3% 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 3,042 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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