Dover, New Hampshire Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dover, NH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Dover | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,330 | 1,394,471 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1147.6 | 149.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.03% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 41.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,030 | 555,445 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dover grew by 16.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 33,330 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dover is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.7% of residents. That is 4.8 points above New Hampshire as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,245 24.7% +4.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,064 24.2% +3.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,410 19.2% -3.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,003 15.0% -4.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Hampshire, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Dover and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% New Hampshire 50.3%
- Men 49.4% New Hampshire 49.7%
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Economy
Dover has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Dover | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,496 | $99,079 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.97% | 4.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dover is about 6% lower than in New Hampshire.
Housing
| Metric | Dover | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,000 | $300,691 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,607 | $1,490 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.6% | 72.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dover is about 32.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,607 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dover spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dover | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 22.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 45.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 188 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,860 | $5,813 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,219 | 8,168 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,155 | 1,232 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dover is 19 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in New Hampshire.
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 A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Dover | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 36.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Dover has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Dover | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 80.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.4% | 12.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dover, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Dover, New Hampshire?
About 33,330 people live in Dover, New Hampshire, in 15,030 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 38.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Dover, New Hampshire urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Dover, New Hampshire has 1,148 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Dover, New Hampshire an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 6.7 times the median household income ($625,000 against $93,496), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,607 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Dover, New Hampshire?
Unemployment in Dover, New Hampshire is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Dover, New Hampshire have a college degree?
48.4% of adults in Dover, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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