Dover, DE Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,094 | 1,015,835 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1206.2 | 408.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.67% | 1.04% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,123 | 395,977 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dover grew by 5.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,102 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dover has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,229 | $83,492 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.92% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dover is about 31% lower than in Delaware.
Housing
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $215,026 | $249,028 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,146 | $1,341 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.7% | 72.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dover is about 15.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,146 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dover spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 141 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.0 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 141 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,386 | $5,700 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,743 | 11,244 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,888 | 1,341 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dover is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Delaware.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dover has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Dover has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 77.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 14.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.3% | 17.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dover, Delaware.
What is the population of Dover, Delaware?
The population of Dover, Delaware is 29,094, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dover, Delaware?
The population density of Dover, Delaware is 1206.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dover, Delaware?
The median household income in Dover, Delaware is $57,229, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dover, Delaware?
The median home price in Dover, Delaware is $215,026, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dover, Delaware?
The unemployment rate in Dover, Delaware is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.