Demographics in Dover, DE

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Dover?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

39,491

Male

17,939

45.4%

Female

21,552

54.6%

Median Age

35.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
White
37.4%
Black
45.2%
Hispanic
11.3%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More
10.4%
Other
3.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.2%

High School or Higher

36.8%

Foreign Born

10.5%

Veterans

8.1%

Married

30.7%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Dover, DE has a population of 39,491 with a median age of 35.1. The racial makeup is 37.4% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 45.2% Black, 2.8% Asian. About 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.5%.