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Dover

New Jersey · 18,460 residents · 2.676 sq mi
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Dover has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $266,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,460
+1%since 2000
from 18,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,898 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+14%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,039
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,407
+57%since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,523
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(2,726)
Black4.2%(783)
Hispanic / Latino77%(14,209)
Asian2.3%(423)
Other2%(361)
Diversity Score48.2%(8,902)
Diversity Score
48
−29%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
44.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover, New Jersey?

Dover, New Jersey has about 18,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dover, New Jersey earns about $64,039 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 $266,600, and the typical rent is about $1,523 a month.

How educated are people in Dover, New Jersey?

About 16.9% 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 3,345 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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