Dover, Delaware Population 2022
Dover is a city located in Kent County Delaware. Dover has a 2020 population of 38,640. It is also the county seat of Kent County. Dover is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 7.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,894 in 2010.
The average household income in Dover is $63,489 with a poverty rate of 21.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,066 per month, and the median house value is $182,100. The median age in Dover is 30.7 years, 28.9 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Dover Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Doverwas:
- White: 43.97%
- Black or African American: 42.09%
- Two or more races: 7.90%
- Asian: 3.32%
- Other race: 2.09%
- Native American: 0.60%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 162,956 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 165,110 | 2,154 | 1.30% |
| 2012 | 167,297 | 2,187 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 169,038 | 1,741 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 171,456 | 2,418 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 173,128 | 1,672 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 174,542 | 1,414 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 176,499 | 1,957 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 178,540 | 2,041 | 1.14% |
| 2019 | 180,786 | 2,246 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 183,032 | 2,246 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 185,278 | 2,246 | 1.21% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,653 | 43.97% |
| Black or African American | 15,940 | 42.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 229 | 0.60% |
| Asian | 1,256 | 3.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 792 | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2,993 | 7.90% |
Dover Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,740 | 2.28 | 47.9 |
| Married | 4,220 | 2.99 | 76 |
| Male | 776 | 3.22 | 39.6 |
| Female | 2,889 | 3.22 | 37 |
| Non Family | 6,855 | 1.33 | 36.1 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 539 | 2.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,349 | 9.82% |
| High School Graduate | 7,153 | 29.90% |
| Some College | 5,611 | 23.45% |
| Associates Degree | 2,166 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,455 | 14.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,651 | 11.08% |
Dover Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 806 | 586 | 415 |
| White | 11,666 | 10,407 | 3,277 |
| Black | 8,629 | 7,642 | 1,926 |
| 2+ Races | 1,257 | 1,194 | 245 |
| Other Race | 670 | 595 | 119 |
| Hispanic | 1,612 | 1,321 | 204 |
| Native American | 167 | 70 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.49%.
$32,886
Average Earnings
$37,710
Average Male
$27,669
Average Female
Dover Language by Age
Dover Language
88.15% of Dover residents speak only English, while 11.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.79% of the population.
Dover Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 216 | 126 | 58.33% |
| Multiple | 2,845 | 975 | 34.27% |
| Black | 12,831 | 3,166 | 24.67% |
| Hispanic | 2,706 | 542 | 20.03% |
| White | 14,473 | 2,610 | 18.03% |
| Asian | 1,251 | 180 | 14.39% |
| Other | 105 | NaN% |
21.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.93%
Male Poverty Rate
24.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dover
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dover is Native, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dover is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.24%.
Dover Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Dover Married by Age and Sex
Dover Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Dover Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,804 | 13.00% |
| Black | 1,264 | 10.17% |
| Asian | 48 | 4.04% |
| Other Race | 61 | 9.02% |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 9.07% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 8.78% |
Dover Veterans by Education
8.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
36.94%
Born in Dover
91.14%
Native Born
8.86%
Foreign Born
3.47%
Non Citizen
5.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.14% of Dover residents were born in the United States, with 36.94% having been born in Delaware. 3.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,811 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 3,061 | 250 | 0.86% |
| 1900 | 3,329 | 268 | 0.84% |
| 1910 | 3,720 | 391 | 1.12% |
| 1920 | 4,042 | 322 | 0.83% |
| 1930 | 4,800 | 758 | 1.73% |
| 1940 | 5,517 | 717 | 1.40% |
| 1950 | 6,223 | 706 | 1.21% |
| 1960 | 7,250 | 1,027 | 1.54% |
| 1970 | 17,488 | 10,238 | 9.20% |
| 1980 | 23,507 | 6,019 | 3.00% |
| 1990 | 27,630 | 4,123 | 1.63% |
| 2000 | 32,135 | 4,505 | 1.52% |
| 2010 | 35,894 | 3,759 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 36,300 | 406 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 36,720 | 420 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 36,724 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 36,949 | 225 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 36,967 | 18 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 37,229 | 262 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 37,416 | 187 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 38,008 | 592 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 38,166 | 158 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 38,324 | 158 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 38,482 | 158 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 38,640 | 158 | 0.41% |