Dover, NJ

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2021 Population

18,418

3.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0.771% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

20.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,434

8.42% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$275,400

3.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

9,468

1.12% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dover, NJ had a population of 18.4k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $69,434. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dover, NJ grew from 17,866 to 18,418, a 3.09% increase and its median household income grew from $64,039 to $69,434, a 8.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dover, NJ are White (Hispanic) (31.8%), Other (Hispanic) (27.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (17.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.18%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (8.5%).

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.

70.5% 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 (72 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Dover, NJ was $275,400, and the homeownership rate was 43.3%.

Most people in Dover, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 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 70.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 47.5% of Dover, NJ residents were born outside of the country (8.74k people).

In 2021, there were 1.17 times more White (Hispanic) residents (5.85k people) in Dover, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.01k Other (Hispanic) and 3.16k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

70.5%

2021 Citizenship

73.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 70.5% of Dover, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dover, NJ was 73.4%, 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

White (Hispanic)
5.85k ± 1.27k
Other (Hispanic)
5.01k ± 1.13k
White (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 703

68.4%

Hispanic Population

12.6k people

68.4% of the people in Dover, NJ are hispanic (12.6k 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
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

47.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.74k people

44.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.92k people

As of 2021, 47.5% of Dover, NJ residents (8.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dover, NJ was 44.3%, 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-)
137 ± 99
Gulf War (1990s)
106 ± 83
Vietnam
60 ± 55

Dover, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dover, NJ employs 9.47k people. The largest industries in Dover, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,301 people), Retail Trade (1,282 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,240 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($140,189), Information ($120,139), and Finance & Insurance ($78,333).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.47k

2021 Value

± 883

−1.12%

1 Year decline

± 13.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dover, NJ declined at a rate of −1.12%, from 9.58k employees to 9.47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dover, NJ, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1,393 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,168 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (887 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.47k

2021 Value

± 883

−1.12%

1 Year decline

± 13.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dover, NJ declined at a rate of −1.12%, from 9.58k employees to 9.47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dover, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,301 people), Retail Trade (1,282 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,240 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

$37,122

Median earning men ± $6,867

$27,767

Median earning women ± $4,195

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,620), Manufacturing ($61,563), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,609).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($120,451), Manufacturing ($52,132), and Public Administration ($48,571).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% 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
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

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

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

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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 2021, universities in Dover, NJ awarded 72 degrees. The student population of Dover, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 70 male students and 16 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dover, NJ are White (37 and 55.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17 and 25.4%), Black or African American (11 and 16.4%), and Asian (2 and 2.99%).

The largest universities in Dover, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art (72 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dover, NJ are General Art Studies (27 and 37.5%), Drawing (25 and 34.7%), and Illustration (20 and 27.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Dover, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 88.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 86 (81.4% men and 18.6% 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 2021 there were 86 students enrolled in Dover, NJ, 81.4% men and 18.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 52 records, of which 21.2% were women and 78.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Art Studies
27 degrees awarded
Drawing
25 degrees awarded
Illustration
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Dover, NJ was General Art Studies with 27 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

72 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art with 72 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 55 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dover, NJ, which is 3.24 times more than the 17 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 37 degrees mean that there were 2.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 17 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 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,055) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

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 $275,400 in 2021, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $266,600 to $275,400, a 3.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Dover, NJ is 43.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dover, NJ have an average commute time of 27.3 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 $69,434. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Dover, NJ was Census Tract 449 with a value of $72,180, followed by Census Tract 450 and Census Tract 448, with respective values of $68,701 and $64,862.

Housing

Property

$275,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,836

$2,486

Median Property Taxes

±$356

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

43.3%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 43.3% of the housing units in Dover, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.1%.

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 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dover, NJ was Census Tract 449 with a value of $72,180, followed by Census Tract 450 and Census Tract 448, with respective values of $68,701 and $64,862.

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.

$69,434

Median Household Income

± $7,114

5.74k

Number of Households

± 671

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.74k households in Dover, NJ grew to $69,434 from the previous year's value of $64,039.

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

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (63%)
Carpooled (21.6%)
Other (4.7%)

In 2021, 63% of workers in Dover, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (21.6%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.7%).

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

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dover, NJ have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.57% 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

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dover, NJ (2.23k out of 18.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

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

76% of the population of Dover, NJ has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 8.58% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.411% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Morris County, NJ see 968 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.519% increase from the previous year (963 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 330 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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968 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Morris County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Morris County, NJ see an average of 968 patients per year. This represents a 0.519% increase from the previous year (963 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 45% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

24%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

8.58%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.411%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dover, NJ grew by 8.55% from 22.1% to 24%.

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.