Dover, NJ

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2022 Population

18,426

0.0434% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

39.4

0.51% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

13.2%

6.62% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$67,987

2.08% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$316,900

15.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

9,467

0.0106% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Dover, NJ had a population of 18.4k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $67,987. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Dover, NJ grew from 18,418 to 18,426, a 0.0434% increase and its median household income declined from $69,434 to $67,987, a −2.08% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dover, NJ are Other (Hispanic) (32.2%), White (Hispanic) (20.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.99%).

None of the households in Dover, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

68.1% of the residents in Dover, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dover, NJ are Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art (73 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Dover, NJ was $316,900, and the homeownership rate was 44.4%.

Most people in Dover, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Dover, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Dover, NJ is home to a population of 18.4k people, from which 68.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 50.1% of Dover, NJ residents were born outside of the country (9.23k people).

In 2022, there were 1.55 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (5.94k people) in Dover, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.83k White (Hispanic) and 2.92k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

68.1%

2022 Citizenship

70.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 68.1% of Dover, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Dover, NJ was 70.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dover, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dover, NJ

Other (Hispanic)
5.94k ± 1.18k
White (Hispanic)
3.83k ± 1.25k
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.92k ± 966

72%

Hispanic Population

13.3k people

72% of the people in Dover, NJ are hispanic (13.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dover, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
273,669 ± 12,652 people
Dominican Republic
204,992 ± 10,992 people
Mexico
104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

Foreign-Born Population

50.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.23k people

47.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.74k people

As of 2022, 50.1% of Dover, NJ residents (9.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dover, NJ was 47.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dover, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
146 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
98 ± 91
Vietnam
33 ± 43

Dover, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dover, NJ employs 9.47k people. The largest industries in Dover, NJ are Retail Trade (1,380 people), Manufacturing (1,239 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,214 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($130,195), Utilities ($81,452), and Public Administration ($65,086).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.47k

2022 Value

± 935

−0.0106%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dover, NJ declined at a rate of −0.0106%, from 9.47k employees to 9.47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dover, NJ, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1,095 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (996 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (916 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dover, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.47k

2022 Value

± 935

−0.0106%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dover, NJ declined at a rate of −0.0106%, from 9.47k employees to 9.47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dover, NJ, are Retail Trade (1,380 people), Manufacturing (1,239 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,214 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dover, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Dover, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,090

Median earning men ± $3,222

$24,822

Median earning women ± $3,913

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,689), Public Administration ($54,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,109).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($130,195), Public Administration ($98,182), and Manufacturing ($52,787).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dover, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Dover, NJ awarded 73 degrees. The student population of Dover, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 64 male students and 17 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dover, NJ are White (41 and 56.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15 and 20.5%), Black or African American (11 and 15.1%), and Asian (6 and 8.22%).

The largest universities in Dover, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art (73 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dover, NJ are General Art Studies (30 and 41.1%), Illustration (22 and 30.1%), and Drawing (21 and 28.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Dover, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 54.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 81 (79% men and 21% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 81 students enrolled in Dover, NJ, 79% men and 21% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 54 records, of which 24.1% were women and 75.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Art Studies
30 degrees awarded
Illustration
22 degrees awarded
Drawing
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Dover, NJ was General Art Studies with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Dover, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

73 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art with 73 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 60 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dover, NJ, which is 4.62 times more than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 2.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 15 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($20,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,055) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($995) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dover, NJ was $316,900 in 2022, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $275,400 to $316,900, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Dover, NJ is 44.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Dover, NJ have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dover, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dover, NJ is $67,987. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Dover, NJ was Census Tract 449 with a value of $79,107, followed by Census Tract 450 and Census Tract 448, with respective values of $68,100 and $64,455.

Housing

Property

$316,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$15,540

$2,719

Median Property Taxes

±$383

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dover, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dover, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.4%

Homeownership

2022

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 44.4% of the housing units in Dover, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dover, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 449
Census Tract 450
Census Tract 448

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dover, NJ was Census Tract 449 with a value of $79,107, followed by Census Tract 450 and Census Tract 448, with respective values of $68,100 and $64,455.

The following map shows all of the places in Dover, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,987

Median Household Income

± $4,689

6.13k

Number of Households

± 681

In 2022, the median household income of the 6.13k households in Dover, NJ declined from $67,987 from the previous year's value of $69,434.

The following chart displays the households in Dover, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dover, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (61.8%)
Carpooled (17.6%)
Other (8.62%)

In 2022, 61.8% of workers in Dover, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.6%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (8.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dover, NJ have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4.76% of the workforce in Dover, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dover, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dover, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dover, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dover, NJ (2.39k out of 18.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dover, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Other and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

73.5% of the population of Dover, NJ has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 9.27% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.397% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Morris County, NJ see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.27% increase from the previous year (968 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 873 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Morris County, NJ.

990 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Morris County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Morris County, NJ see an average of 990 patients per year. This represents a 2.27% increase from the previous year (968 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Morris County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

26.5%

Uninsured

32.7%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

9.27%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

0.397%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dover, NJ grew by 10.3% from 24% to 26.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dover, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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