Dover, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,420
Population
6,873/sq mi density
$70,519
Median Income
$31,603 per capita
$347,100
Home Value
$518,170 Zillow
$1,743
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
223
Violent Crime/100K
876 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,519 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$347,100 home value, $1,743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
18,420
Census 2023
Population Density
6,873
per square mile
Land Area
2.7
square miles (7.1 km²)
Median Age
41.0 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 75% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
27.7%
Black
5.9%
Hispanic
75%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 21.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 77.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
21.9%
Spanish
77.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
51.5%
Veterans
2.3%
62% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.8%
32% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
74.3%
19% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
25.7%
199% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.461
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 18,420 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 6,873 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.7% |
| Female | 52.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75.0% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 21.9% |
| Spanish | 77.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 51.5% |
| Veterans | 2.3% |
| Disability | 8.8% |
| Health Insurance | 74.3% |
| Uninsured | 25.7% |
| Broadband Access | 93.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.461 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |