Dover, DE Demographics
What is the population of Dover?
There are 38,879 residents in Dover, with a median age of 34.7. Of this, 46.3% are males and 53.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.65% of the resident pool in Dover, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.75%. Additionally, 4.6% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 32,114 people in Dover currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 38,879 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 18,001 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 20,878 | 0.2% |
Male Population 46.3%
Female Population 53.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.7 | 0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 33,687 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,403 | -0.3% |
| Not Citizen | 1,789 | 33.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.65%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.75%
Not Citizen 4.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 82 | -11.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,925 | -13.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 749 | -36.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,707 | -7.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 32,114 | 3.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 7.58%
Moved from Same State 1.94%
Moved from Different State 7.02%
Same House as Last Year 83.25%
What are the employment statistics in Dover?
White-collar workers make up 78.43% of the working population in Dover, while blue-collar employees account for 21.57%. There are also 727 entrepreneurs in Dover (4.27% of the workforce); 11,639 workers employed in private companies (68.36%); and 3,395 people working in governmental institutions (19.94%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,352 | -3.6% |
| Blue Collar | 3,673 | 3.9% |
White Collar 78.43%
Blue Collar 21.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 727 | 6.9% |
| Private Companies | 11,639 | -2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,395 | -8.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,264 | 19.4% |
Self Employees 4.27%
Private Companies 68.36%
Governmental Workers 19.94%
Not for Profit Companies 7.42%
How many households are there in Dover?
There are a total of 15,114 households in Dover, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.59% of these Dover households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.41%. Additionally, 28.16% of households have children and 71.84% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,114 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 8,251 | 2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,863 | -0.5% |
Family Households 54.59%
Non-Family Households 45.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,256 | 1.3% |
| Households without Children | 10,858 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 28.16%
Households without Children 71.84%
What are the median and average incomes in Dover?
The average annual household income in Dover is $70,371, while the median household income sits at $54,438 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,012, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,666. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,750 and $46,566, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,371 | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 27,762 | 1.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dover?
There are 16,346 housing units in Dover, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 15,114 occupied housing units in Dover, 48.32% are owner-occupied, while 51.68% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $237,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,194 per month in Dover.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 16,346 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,101 | -8.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 348 | -15.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,381 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,138 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,291 | -8.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,818 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,119 | -8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,477 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,673 | 28.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,114 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,303 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $7,811 | 2.1% |
Owner Occupied 48.32%
Renter Occupied 51.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,674 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,629 | 0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $237,000 | 13.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $193,500 | 14.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,194 | 6.0% |
With Mortgage 64%
Without Mortgage 36%
What is the level of education in Dover?
Approximately 35.69% of the population in Dover holds a high school degree (that's 11,153 residents), while 31.68% have attained a college certificate (7,902 locals) and 13.07% have a bachelor's degree (4,085 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 593 | 7.6% |
| Some High School | 11,153 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 7,902 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,618 | -3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,085 | -3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,899 | 1.0% |
No High School 1.9%
Some High School 35.69%
Some College 31.68%
Associate Degree 8.38%
Bachelor's Degree 13.07%
Graduate Degree 9.28%
What is the marital status of Dover residents?
A total of 14,793 people in Dover have never been married (which represents 45.6% of the total population), while 11,883 of them are wedded (36.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,104 (3.4%) and 3,462 (10.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,793 | -1.2% |
| Married | 11,883 | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1,104 | 34.3% |
| Widowed | 2,303 | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 3,462 | 3,462.0% |
Never Married 45.6%
Married 36.63%
Separated 3.4%
Widowed 7.1%
Divorced 10.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dover?
The top three means of transportation people in Dover use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 14,479 residents commute by car, 1,352 prefer going to work by walking and 275 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,479 | -5.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 275 | -13.8% |
| Bicycle | 53 | -38.4% |
| TaxiCab | 240 | 19.4% |
| Walk | 1,352 | 18.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Dover by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.