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
| White | 59.9% |
| Black or African American | 27.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.