Dover, NH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
31,922
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
8.5%
Median Home
$274,100
Median Income
$74,833
Median Rent
$1,184
Dover SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8
Dover, NH Crime Report
339
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,043.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-55.51%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dover / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 339 | 1,043.7 | 1,245.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 73.9 | 146.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 6 | 18.5 | 20.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 21.6 | 85.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 315 | 969.8 | 1,098.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 29 | 89.3 | 103.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 272 | 837.4 | 919.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 43.1 | 76.4 | 246.0 |
Dover, NH Cost Of Living
113
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Dover | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 122 | 124 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 | |
Dover, NH Photos
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Rankings for Dover in New Hampshire
Map Of Dover, NH
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Population over time in Dover
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,922 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 31,316 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 30,901 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 30,750 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 30,534 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 30,332 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 30,207 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 30,021 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 29,875 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 29,679 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dover
| Race | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 89.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Dover
| Gender | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dover for adults over 25
| Education | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Dover, New Hampshire
| Income | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 18.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.8% | 9.7% | 8.3% |
