Dover Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Dover?
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There are 2,518 residents in Dover, with a median age of 44.2. Of this, 49.8% are males and 50.2% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.85% of the resident pool in Dover, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.91%. Additionally, 1.23% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,411 people in Dover currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,411 people in Dover currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,518 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 1,254 | -4.6% |
| Female Population | 1,264 | 3.3% |
Male population 49.8%
Female population 50.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44.2 | 0.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 2,187 | 2.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 300 | -6.0% |
| Not Citizen | 31 | -67.0% |
Citizen US Born 86.85%
Citizen not US Born 11.91%
Not Citizen 1.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 62 | 21.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 29 | -39.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 12 | -25.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,411 | -0.2% |
Moved from Same County 2.47%
Moved from Same State 1.15%
Moved from Different State 0.48%
Same House as Last Year 95.9%
What are the employment statistics in Dover?
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White-collar workers make up 96.73% of the working population in Dover, while blue-collar employees account for 3.27%. There are also 194 entrepreneurs in Dover (18.65% of the workforce); 579 workers employed in private companies (55.67%); and 153 people working in governmental institutions (14.71%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,006 | -9.8% |
| Blue Collar | 34 | -27.7% |
White Collar 96.73%
Blue Collar 3.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 194 | -29.2% |
| Private Companies | 579 | -7.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 153 | 3.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 114 | -1.7% |
Self Employees 18.65%
Private Companies 55.67%
Governmental Workers 14.71%
Not for Profit Companies 10.96%
How many households are there in Dover?
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There are a total of 831 households in Dover, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 85.8% of these Dover households, while non-family units account for the remaining 14.2%. Additionally, 41.88% of households have children and 58.12% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 831 | -2.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 1.7% |
| Family Households | 713 | -3.8% |
| Non-family Households | 118 | 5.4% |
Family Households 85.8%
Non-family Households 14.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 348 | -9.4% |
| Households without Children | 483 | 3.0% |
Households with Children 41.88%
Households without Children 58.12%
What are the median and average incomes in Dover?
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The average annual household income in Dover is $356,818, while the median household income sits at $217,284 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $356,818 | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income | $217,284 | 0.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9 | -30.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,495 | -1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dover?
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There are 831 housing units in Dover, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 831 occupied housing units in Dover, 96.39% are owner-occupied, while 3.61% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $967,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,709 per month in Dover.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $967,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,709 per month in Dover.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 831 | -2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 137 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 58 | -37.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 64 | -9.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 200 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 119 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 82 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 41 | 86.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 60 | -6.3% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 70 | -2.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 831 | -2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 801 | -1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30 | -31.8% |
Owner Occupied 96.39%
Renter Occupied 3.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 495 | -10.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 306 | 19.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $967,000 | 3.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,006,800 | 2.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,709 | -4.9% |
With Mortgage 61.8%
Without Mortgage 38.2%
What is the level of education in Dover?
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Approximately 11.21% of the population in Dover holds a high school degree (that's 205 residents), while 13.18% have attained a college certificate (234 locals) and 28.81% have a bachelor's degree (527 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Some High School | 205 | -8.9% |
| Some College | 234 | 33.7% |
| Associate Degree | 76 | -1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 527 | 19.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 780 | -10.8% |
Some High School 11.21%
Some College 13.18%
Associate Degree 4.16%
Bachelor's Degree 28.81%
Graduate Degree 42.65%
What is the marital status of Dover residents?
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A total of 447 people in Dover have never been married (which represents 22.66% of the total population), while 1,428 of them are wedded (72.38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 12 (0.61%) and 63 (3.19%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 447 | 19.5% |
| Married | 1,428 | -1.3% |
| Separated | 12 | -55.6% |
| Widowed | 35 | -25.5% |
| Divorced | 63 | -25.9% |
Never Married 22.66%
Married 72.38%
Separated 0.61%
Widowed 1.77%
Divorced 3.19%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dover?
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The top three means of transportation people in Dover use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and walking. A total of 726 residents commute by car, 72 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 58 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 726 | -12.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 72 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 12 | -14.3% |
| Walk | 58 | -21.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.