Dover town is located in Morris County New Jersey. Dover town has a 2024 population of 18,469. Dover town is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,412 in 2020.
The average household income in Dover town is $105,475 with a poverty rate of 13.17%. The median age in Dover town is 39.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dover town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Other race | 6,769 | 36.74% |
White | 6,515 | 35.36% |
Two or more races | 3,112 | 16.89% |
Black or African American | 1,639 | 8.9% |
Asian | 341 | 1.85% |
Native American | 50 | 0.27% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 6,128 | 2.97 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
Married | 3,073 | 3.63 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
Non Family | 1,643 | 1.14 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
Female | 999 | 3.62 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
Male | 413 | 3.77 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
44.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 1,479 | 11.76% |
Associates Degree | 1,034 | 8.22% |
Bachelors Degree | 1,811 | 14.41% |
Graduate Degree | 465 | 3.7% |
High School Graduate | 3,687 | 29.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 1,789 | 14.23% |
Some College | 2,307 | 18.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 9,026 | 6,206 | 1,202 |
Other Race | 4,206 | 2,836 | 550 |
2+ Races | 2,178 | 1,612 | 192 |
White | 1,979 | 1,893 | 703 |
Black | 1,258 | 887 | 217 |
Asian | 323 | 237 | 133 |
Native American | 50 | 50 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $45,959 | $65,581 | $35,662 |
Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $66,875 |
High School Graduate | $37,816 | $45,731 | $26,015 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $25,787 | $34,271 | $12,900 |
Overall | $35,830 | $45,447 | $26,729 |
Some College | $42,779 | $44,827 | $33,657 |
$35,830
Average Earnings
$45,447
Average Male
$26,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.52% of Dover town residents speak only English, while 77.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 73.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 13,233 | 1,971 | 14.89% |
Other | 6,697 | 911 | 13.6% |
Multiple | 3,101 | 639 | 20.61% |
Black | 1,597 | 372 | 23.29% |
White | 2,529 | 327 | 12.93% |
13.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.24%
Male Poverty Rate
16.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dover town is Black, with 23.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dover town is White, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
High School | 17.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 8.98% |
Some College | 8.81% |
Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Female Unemployed | 47.75% |
Male Unemployed | 26.4% |
Female Employed | 12.09% |
Male Employed | 4.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $69,314 | $119,211 |
Households | $67,987 | $105,475 |
Married Families | $77,263 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $32,321 | $48,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
394
Number of Veterans
376
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Second Gulf War | 146 |
First Gulf War | 98 |
Vietnam | 33 |
Korea | 29 |
World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
35 to 54 | 202 |
75+ | 90 |
55 to 64 | 55 |
18 to 34 | 42 |
65 to 74 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 209 | 4.09% |
Hispanic | 196 | 1.86% |
Other Race | 96 | 2.03% |
Black | 46 | 3.38% |
2+ Races | 31 | 1.16% |
Asian | 12 | 3.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.74%
Born in Dover town
49.92%
Native Born
50.08%
Foreign Born
31.87%
Non Citizen
18.21%
Naturalized
49.92% of Dover town residents were born in the United States, with 34.74% having been born in New Jersey. 31.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 18,639 | 34 | 0.18% |
2028 | 18,605 | 34 | 0.18% |
2027 | 18,571 | 34 | 0.18% |
2026 | 18,537 | 34 | 0.18% |
2025 | 18,503 | 34 | 0.18% |
2024 | 18,469 | 34 | 0.18% |
2023 | 18,435 | 34 | 0.18% |
2022 | 18,401 | -64 | -0.35% |
2021 | 18,465 | 53 | 0.29% |
2020 | 18,412 | 704 | 3.98% |
2019 | 17,708 | -208 | -1.16% |
2018 | 17,916 | -109 | -0.6% |
2017 | 18,025 | -58 | -0.32% |
2016 | 18,083 | -79 | -0.43% |
2015 | 18,162 | -20 | -0.11% |
2014 | 18,182 | -85 | -0.47% |
2013 | 18,267 | 13 | 0.07% |
2012 | 18,254 | 22 | 0.12% |
2011 | 18,232 | 68 | 0.37% |
2010 | 18,164 | 0 | 0% |