Dover, DE
Living in Dover
Bikeability47
Walkability61
Commute70
Public Transit42
Affordability67
Public Safety42
Airports88
Hospitals22
Colleges66
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Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black45%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military2%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value-$17k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$876Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas2%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dover
United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32
Property Crime in Dover
United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dover
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding32
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dover, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dover, DE
Holy Cross School
1 miles, S
Dover First Christian School
1 miles, SW
Dover First Christian School
1 miles, SW
St John's Lutheran School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Dover, DE
Wesley College
0 miles, NW
Delaware State University
2 miles, NW
Washington College
30 miles, W
Wilmington University
36 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dover, DE
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
1 miles, S
Dover Behavioral Health System
2 miles, E
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Dover, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
51 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
55 miles, E
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
84 miles, W