Dover Population

1940–2026

12,892

2026 projection

2.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Dover. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202612,892-550.42%
202512,947-40.03%
202412,951-140.11%
202312,965+50.04%
202212,960-1280.98%
202113,088-820.62%
202013,170+4473.51%
201912,723-190.15%
201812,742-390.31%
201712,781-440.34%

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Dover Demographics

41.7median age

Median age

Female48.4 yrs
Male35.4 yrs

Adults

10,000
3,018 seniors · 30%6,982 other adults

Sex

Female 49.9% · 6,518Male 50.1% · 6,535

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 131 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Dover Income

$64,276median household income

Median household income

$64,276

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,188

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.5%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Dover Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%48%42%
Never married30%36%25%
Divorced13%10%15%
Widowed10%3%15%
Separated3%3%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201