Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dover, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

MyTownView

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,563

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

76.4%14,174

White

12.8%2,384

Other

4%743

Black

3.8%711

Asian

2.1%396

Two or More

0.8%155

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%349

High School Diploma

31.7%4,210

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%643

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%1,787

Associate's Degree

7.5%996

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%1,782

Master's Degree

3.3%441

Professional Degree

0.3%45

Doctorate

0.3%36

HS or Higher

77.4%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$366,700

Median Renti

$1,825

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46%3,067

Renter-Occupied

54%3,594

Total Units

6,831

Homeownership

46%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%63

$100K–$150K

1.1%33

$150K–$200K

2.9%88

$200K–$300K

19.8%607

$300K–$500K

65.1%1,996

$500K–$1M

9.1%280

Rent Distribution

Under $500

292

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

229

$1,250–$1,500

610

$1,500–$2,000

904

$2,000+

1,465

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%121

2010–2019

1.9%131

2000–2009

3.4%233

1990–1999

5.3%363

1980–1989

11.2%766

1970–1979

6.3%433

1960–1969

9.4%640

1950–1959

17.7%1,208

1940–1949

11.6%794

1939 or earlier

31.4%2,142

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.9%4,790

Electricity

14%931

Fuel Oil

8.5%565

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%321

Solar

0.8%54

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,737

Mean Household Incomei

$93,044

Per Capita Incomei

$34,245

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

11,386

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%338

$10K–$15K

2%134

$15K–$20K

2.2%149

$20K–$25K

2%135

$25K–$30K

1.8%120

$30K–$35K

5.7%379

$35K–$40K

7.6%503

$40K–$45K

1.9%125

$45K–$50K

3.9%257

$50K–$60K

6%398

$60K–$75K

14.9%991

$75K–$100K

10.2%678

$100K–$125K

13.5%899

$125K–$150K

6.9%459

$150K–$200K

9.4%626

$200K+

7.1%470

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

397

Residentsi

492

Avg. Tenant Renti

$441/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing59 homes93% occupied$389/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers213 homes100% occupied$524/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8124 homes99% occupied$322/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,737/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

86.4%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

12.5%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.8% of subsidized households are minority

21.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

80.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,38350.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,415

Guatemala

251

Philippines

159

India

108

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,590

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,647

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

273(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.5%Insured

24.5%Uninsured

Dover, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026