Dover Base Housing is a CDP located in Kent County Delaware. Dover Base Housing has a 2024 population of 3,231. Dover Base Housing is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -10.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,620 in 2020.
The average household income in Dover Base Housing is $70,625 with a poverty rate of 3.29%. The median age in Dover Base Housing is 25.9 years: 28.2 years for males, and 24.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dover Base Housing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,503 | 76.73% |
| Black or African American | 437 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 263 | 8.06% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.13% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,208 | 2.7 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 928 | 2.97 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 193 | 1.4 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 55 | 2.87 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 32 | 2.44 | 0 | 100 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 1.1% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 338 | 19.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 365 | 21.16% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 18.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 3.83% |
| Some College | 446 | 25.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 885 | 841 | 347 |
| Hispanic | 522 | 488 | 280 |
| Black | 281 | 274 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 123 | 18 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 23 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,500 | $70,444 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,767 | $95,989 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,071 | $50,233 | $19,261 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,715 | $54,432 | $24,770 |
| Some College | $38,476 | $39,055 | $0 |
$46,715
Average Earnings
$54,432
Average Male
$24,770
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.59% of Dover Base Housing residents speak only English, while 15.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,588 | 105 | 6.61% |
| Multiple | 263 | 1 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1,128 | 1 | 0.09% |
3.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.03%
Male Poverty Rate
3.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dover Base Housing is White, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dover Base Housing is Hispanic, with 0.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.96% |
| High School | 2.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 0.24% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,395 | $71,996 |
| Households | $67,174 | $70,625 |
| Married Families | $76,204 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,513 | $56,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
78.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
80.5%
Male Marriage Rate
76.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
234
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 20.56% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 18.77% |
| Black | 43 | 24.02% |
| Other Race | 19 | 86.36% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.9%
Labor Force Participation
31%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
12.81%
Born in Dover Base Housing
94.97%
Native Born
5.03%
Foreign Born
2.54%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
94.97% of Dover Base Housing residents were born in the United States, with 12.81% having been born in Delaware. 2.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,231 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 3,246 | -16 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 3,262 | 127 | 4.05% |
| 2021 | 3,135 | -485 | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 3,620 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 3,614 | 147 | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 3,467 | 267 | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 3,200 | -152 | -4.53% |
| 2016 | 3,352 | -65 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 3,417 | 27 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 3,390 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 3,381 | 217 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 3,164 | 266 | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 2,898 | -552 | -16% |
| 2010 | 3,450 | 0 | 0% |