Dover, New Hampshire

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
32,849
Population
$90,844
Median Income
$368,600
Home Value
37.2
Median Age

Demographics

Dover has a population of 32,849 with a median age of 37.2. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
89.1%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
4.0%
Other
1.4%
Black
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population32,849
Median Age37.2
White89.1%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian4.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Other / Two or More Races1.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Dover is $90,844, which is 20.9% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $52,752. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

$90,844
Median Household Income
$52,752
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Dover is 3.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Dover, 96.4% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
96.4%
Bachelor's+
50.7%
Graduate+
17.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher96.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher50.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree17.6%

Housing

The median home value in Dover is $368,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,436. The homeownership rate is 51.9%.

$368,600
Median Home Value
$1,436/mo
Median Rent
51.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$368,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,436
Homeownership Rate51.9%
Vacancy Rate4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dover, New Hampshire?
The population of Dover, New Hampshire is 32,849 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dover, New Hampshire?
The median household income in Dover, New Hampshire is $90,844. This is 20.9% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Dover, New Hampshire?
The median home value in Dover, New Hampshire is $368,600. The median monthly rent is $1,436.
What percentage of people in Dover have a college degree?
In Dover, New Hampshire, 50.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 96.4% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Dover, New Hampshire an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Dover, New Hampshire is 4.1x (median home value $368,600 vs. median income $90,844), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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