Dover, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,866
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
10.3%
Median Home
$266,600
Median Income
$64,039
Median Rent
$1,523
Dover SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
6
Dover, NJ Crime Report
125
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
708.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-69.82%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dover / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 125 | 708.1 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 135.9 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 39.7 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 79.3 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 101 | 572.1 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 19 | 107.6 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 72 | 407.8 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 56.6 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Dover, NJ Cost Of Living
118
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Dover | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 141 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
Dover, NJ Photos
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Rankings for Dover in New Jersey
Map Of Dover, NJ
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Population over time in Dover
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,866 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 18,091 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 18,307 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 18,317 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 18,324 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 18,298 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 18,257 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,208 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 18,209 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 18,222 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dover
| Race | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18.9% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 9.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 67.5% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Dover
| Gender | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dover for adults over 25
| Education | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 17.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Dover, New Jersey
| Income | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.4% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
