Dover city is located in Strafford County New Hampshire. Dover city has a 2024 population of 33,595. Dover city is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 2.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,776 in 2020.
The average household income in Dover city is $114,097 with a poverty rate of 8.11%. The median age in Dover city is 37.6 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dover city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,906 | 87.41% |
| Two or more races | 2,151 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 1,100 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 469 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 434 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,000 | 2.14 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 6,913 | 1.41 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 6,362 | 2.76 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 1,114 | 2.84 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 611 | 2.69 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 620 | 2.6% |
| Associates Degree | 2,636 | 11.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,463 | 31.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,255 | 17.87% |
| High School Graduate | 4,805 | 20.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 269 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 3,765 | 15.81% |
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 | 20,497 | 19,772 | 10,227 |
| 2+ Races | 1,193 | 1,153 | 554 |
| Asian | 1,016 | 927 | 512 |
| Hispanic | 818 | 792 | 341 |
| Black | 368 | 347 | 106 |
| Other Race | 341 | 332 | 176 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 51.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,755 | $83,125 | $65,014 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,636 | $88,401 | $79,933 |
| High School Graduate | $40,577 | $50,442 | $35,691 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,855 | $0 | $46,184 |
| Overall | $62,645 | $70,444 | $55,630 |
| Some College | $57,534 | $70,008 | $46,565 |
$62,645
Average Earnings
$70,444
Average Male
$55,630
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.59% of Dover city residents speak only English, while 7.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,465 | 2,326 | 8.47% |
| Multiple | 2,080 | 145 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,142 | 87 | 7.62% |
| Black | 373 | 44 | 11.8% |
| Other | 466 | 16 | 3.43% |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Asian | 1,084 | 10 | 0.92% |
8.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.26%
Male Poverty Rate
10.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dover city is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dover city is Asian, with 0.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.6% |
| High School | 15.2% |
| Some College | 5.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.38% |
| Female Employed | 6% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.07% |
| Male Employed | 2.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,731 | $149,894 |
| Households | $92,748 | $114,097 |
| Married Families | $149,189 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,116 | $69,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,602
Number of Veterans
1,365
Male Veterans
237
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 518 |
| First Gulf War | 433 |
| Second Gulf War | 338 |
| Korea | 91 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 557 |
| 35 to 54 | 436 |
| 75+ | 350 |
| 55 to 64 | 220 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,512 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 17.18% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 4.66% |
| Black | 20 | 4.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
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
42.93%
Born in Dover city
94.84%
Native Born
5.16%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
3.19%
Naturalized
94.84% of Dover city residents were born in the United States, with 42.93% having been born in New Hampshire. 1.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 34,145 | 110 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 34,035 | 110 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 33,925 | 110 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 33,815 | 110 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 33,705 | 110 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 33,595 | 110 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 33,485 | 110 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 33,375 | 104 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 33,271 | 495 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 32,776 | 483 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 32,293 | 484 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 31,809 | 135 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 31,674 | 271 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 31,403 | 313 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 31,090 | 202 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 30,888 | 351 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 30,537 | 101 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 30,436 | 81 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 30,355 | 317 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 30,038 | 0 | 0% |