Dover, Delaware
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Dover, Delaware, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,837 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $60,199 | $84,954 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 41.6 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.7% | 35.8% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $258,900 | $352,000 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,344 | $1,401 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 10.9% | 10.7% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.9% | 73.0% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 22.9 | 26.0 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 9.0% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 31.4% | 47.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 34.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 44.8% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 6.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 66.7 | 60.0 | 61.4 |
Age in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 34.7 | 41.6 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 20.3% | 20.7% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 16.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 13.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.9% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 19.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 17.5% | 20.6% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 15,428 | 402,038 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 51.6% | 65.1% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 27.7% | 27.4% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 20.1% | 17.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 40.4% | 28.5% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 45.2% | 33.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $31,743 | $45,375 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 16.9% | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 4.7% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 38.7% | 24.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 18.1% | 10.7% | n/a |
Housing in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 16,448 | 464,203 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 40.1% | 59.1% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 34.3% | 14.5% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.2% | 13.4% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,983.0 | 1,987.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.1% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 34.3% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,470 | $1,768 | n/a |
Education in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 8.1% | 8.3% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 32.2% | 28.8% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 32.9% | 27.1% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.7% | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 11.0% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 63.0% | 62.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 72.8% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 45.4% | 24.8% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 10.8% | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 11.6% | 6.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Dover, Delaware
| Statistic | Dover | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 40.2% | 42.9% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.1% | 4.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 86.0% | 84.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 5.4% | 7.9% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.3% | 11.6% | 16.7% |