Dover Population

2010–2026

351

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal 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.
202635100.00%
2025351+30.86%
2024348+20.58%
202334600.00%
202234600.00%
2021346-30.86%
2020349-51.41%
2019354-51.39%
2018359-30.83%
2017362-82.16%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Dover is growing slower than Craven County, North Carolina, and the U.S.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Craven County+3.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Dover+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Dover Demographics

47.5median age

Median age

Female56.7 yrs
Male40.5 yrs

Adults

334
108 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults226 other adults

Sex

Female 52.7% · 213Male 47.3% · 191

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 4 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

$37,250median household income

Median household income

$37,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$29,167

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

32.7%

About 1 in 3 residents

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

Dover Marital Status

31% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married31%36%27%
Never married37%31%42%
Divorced18%21%16%
Widowed8%7%9%
Separated6%6%6%

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