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Population Review

Census ACS · #245 MSA

Dover Metro Area

The Dover, De Metropolitan Statistical Area has 185,043 residents. The median household income is $72,872 and the median home value is $290,600.

185,043

Population

316

People / sq mi

$72,872

Median Income

$290,600

Median Home Value

The Dover CBSA covers 586 sq mi of land at 315.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White59.9%
Black or African American27.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%

Economy & Income

$72,872

Median Household Income

$34,640

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Dover metro's price level is 97.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $72,872 has the buying power of $74,735 in average-priced US metros.

97.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$74,735

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$72,872

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$290,600

Median Home Value

$1,285

Median Rent

71.0%

Homeownership

Education

90.2%

High School+

26.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

7.6%

Work From Home

27.0 min

Avg Commute

42.7%

Foreign Born

Dover spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Dover, De Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 185,043 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #245 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Dover metro area is $72,872, with a per capita income of $34,640.

The Dover, De CBSA spans the state of Delaware.

Data for the Dover, De CBSA (20100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.