Dover, NJ

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2020 Population

17,866

0.617% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

38.9

3.73% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.3%

5.05% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$64,039

10.9% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$266,600

0.522% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

9,575

5.18% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Dover, NJ had a population of 17.9k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $64,039. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dover, NJ declined from 17,977 to 17,866, a −0.617% decrease and its median household income declined from $71,903 to $64,039, a −10.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dover, NJ are White (Hispanic) (38.1%), Other (Hispanic) (23.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.35%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.21%).

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.

73.4% 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 (86 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Dover, NJ was $266,600, and the homeownership rate was 43.1%.

Most people in Dover, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Dover, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Dover, NJ is home to a population of 17.9k people, from which 73.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 44.3% of Dover, NJ residents were born outside of the country (7.92k people).

In 2020, there were 1.64 times more White (Hispanic) residents (6.81k people) in Dover, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.16k Other (Hispanic) and 3.38k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

73.4%

2020 Citizenship

72.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 73.4% of Dover, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dover, NJ was 72.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

White (Hispanic)
6.81k ± 1.23k
Other (Hispanic)
4.16k ± 1.12k
White (Non-Hispanic)
3.38k ± 592

67.5%

Hispanic Population

12.1k people

67.5% of the people in Dover, NJ are hispanic (12.1k 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
263,388 ± 12,412 people
Dominican Republic
182,812 ± 10,389 people
Mexico
106,394 ± 7,960 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 263,388 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 182,812 and Mexico with 106,394.

Foreign-Born Population

44.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.92k people

45.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.26k people

As of 2020, 44.3% of Dover, NJ residents (7.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dover, NJ was 45.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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-)
128 ± 96
Gulf War (1990s)
126 ± 77
Vietnam
95 ± 59

Dover, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dover, NJ employs 9.58k people. The largest industries in Dover, NJ are Retail Trade (1,402 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,364 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,328 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($91,731), Utilities ($85,625), and Information ($74,000).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,739. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.58k

2020 Value

± 856

−5.18%

1 Year decline

± 12.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dover, NJ declined at a rate of −5.18%, from 10.1k employees to 9.58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dover, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,461 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1,349 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (958 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dover, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.58k

2020 Value

± 856

−5.18%

1 Year decline

± 12.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dover, NJ declined at a rate of −5.18%, from 10.1k employees to 9.58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dover, NJ, are Retail Trade (1,402 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,364 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,328 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

$37,703

Median earning men ± $4,079

$27,131

Median earning women ± $5,276

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,311), Public Administration ($51,746), and Manufacturing ($51,364).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($80,114), Manufacturing ($48,610), and Public Administration ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Dover, NJ awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Dover, NJ in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 55 male students and 17 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dover, NJ are White (56 and 70%), followed by Black or African American (11 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 12.5%), and Asian (3 and 3.75%).

The largest universities in Dover, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art (86 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dover, NJ are General Art Studies (37 and 43%), Illustration (26 and 30.2%), and Drawing (23 and 26.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Dover, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 72 (76.4% men and 23.6% 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 2020 there were 72 students enrolled in Dover, NJ, 76.4% men and 23.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 40 records, of which 27.5% were women and 72.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Art Studies
37 degree-majors awarded
Illustration
26 degree-majors awarded
Drawing
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Dover, NJ was General Art Studies with 37 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

86 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art with 86 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 68 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dover, NJ, which is 3.78 times more than the 18 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 56 degrees mean that there were 5.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 11 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 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,055) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,175) 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 2020, 0.943% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.978% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.89M), Bachelors Degree (1.64M), and Some college (1.28M).

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 $266,600 in 2020, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $268,000 to $266,600, a 0.522% decrease. The homeownership rate in Dover, NJ is 43.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dover, NJ have an average commute time of 27.2 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 $64,039. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Dover, NJ was Census Tract 449 with a value of $71,341, followed by Census Tract 448 and Census Tract 450, with respective values of $63,878 and $56,003.

Housing

Property

$266,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,225

$2,533

Median Property Taxes

±$332

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

43.1%

Homeownership

2020

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 43.1% of the housing units in Dover, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.9%.

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 448
Census Tract 450

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dover, NJ was Census Tract 449 with a value of $71,341, followed by Census Tract 448 and Census Tract 450, with respective values of $63,878 and $56,003.

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.

$64,039

Median Household Income

± $5,143

5.88k

Number of Households

± 650

In 2020, the median household income of the 5.88k households in Dover, NJ declined from $64,039 from the previous year's value of $71,903.

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.

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2020, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.5% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (62.2%)
Carpooled (23%)
Public Transit (5.27%)

In 2020, 62.2% of workers in Dover, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.27%).

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

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dover, NJ have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.77% 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

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dover, NJ (1.8k out of 17.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

77.9% of the population of Dover, NJ has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 8.46% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.453% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Morris County, NJ see 963 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (974 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 854 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 353 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Jersey. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

963 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Morris County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Morris County, NJ see an average of 963 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (974 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

22.1%

Uninsured

39.9%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

8.46%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.453%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dover, NJ declined by 7.22% from 23.8% to 22.1%.

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.