Dover, Delaware

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
38,879
Population
$54,438
Median Income
$222,800
Home Value
34.7
Median Age

Demographics

Dover has a population of 38,879 with a median age of 34.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
42.2%
White
41.4%
Hispanic
9.3%
Other
3.9%
Asian
3.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population38,879
Median Age34.7
White41.4%
Black or African American42.2%
Asian3.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Other / Two or More Races3.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Dover is $54,438, which is 27.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $29,796. The poverty rate is 20.0%.

$54,438
Median Household Income
$29,796
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Dover is 8.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Dover, 89.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
89.0%
Bachelor's+
26.2%
Graduate+
11.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher89.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher26.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.8%

Housing

The median home value in Dover is $222,800, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,165. The homeownership rate is 48.3%.

$222,800
Median Home Value
$1,165/mo
Median Rent
48.3%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$222,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,165
Homeownership Rate48.3%
Vacancy Rate7.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dover, Delaware?
The population of Dover, Delaware is 38,879 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dover, Delaware?
The median household income in Dover, Delaware is $54,438. This is 27.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Dover, Delaware?
The median home value in Dover, Delaware is $222,800. The median monthly rent is $1,165.
What percentage of people in Dover have a college degree?
In Dover, Delaware, 26.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 89.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Dover, Delaware an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Dover, Delaware is 4.1x (median home value $222,800 vs. median income $54,438), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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