Dover, DE Demographics
A map of Dover's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 16,785 | 42.6% |
White | 15,070 | 38.2% |
Hispanic | 3,276 | 8.3% |
Multiracial | 2,511 | 6.4% |
Asian | 1,289 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 472 | 1.2% |
Dover, Delaware had a population of 39,403 in 2020. It was 38.2% White, 42.6% Black, 3.3% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dover, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 79 places in Delaware, Dover is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Dover's White Population
15,070 residents of Dover identify as White, or 38.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Dover considerably less than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Dover is ranked #73 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Dover is more White than neighboring Rodney Village (27.9% White). Dover is less White than neighboring Kent Acres (52.1% White), Highland Acres (66% White), Dover Base Housing (57.3% White), and Wyoming (60.5% White).
Dover's Black Population
16,785 residents of Dover identify as Black, or 42.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dover considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Dover is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Dover is more Black than neighboring Kent Acres (24.3% Black), Highland Acres (16.2% Black), Dover Base Housing (15.3% Black), and Wyoming (19.8% Black). Dover is less Black than neighboring Rodney Village (50.4% Black).
Dover's Asian Population
1,289 residents of Dover identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Dover is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Dover is more Asian than neighboring Dover Base Housing (2.9% Asian), and Wyoming (3.2% Asian). Dover is less Asian than neighboring Kent Acres (5.3% Asian), Rodney Village (3.8% Asian), and Highland Acres (4.2% Asian).
Dover's Hispanic Population
3,276 residents of Dover identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Dover is ranked #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Dover is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Acres (5.6% Hispanic), and Wyoming (7.4% Hispanic). Dover is less Hispanic than neighboring Kent Acres (10.4% Hispanic), Rodney Village (11.2% Hispanic), and Dover Base Housing (15.5% Hispanic).
Dover's Native American/Other Population
472 residents of Dover identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Dover is ranked #15 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Dover is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kent Acres (1% Native American/Other), and Rodney Village (0.9% Native American/Other). Dover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Acres (1.3% Native American/Other), and Dover Base Housing (1.4% Native American/Other).
Dover's Multiracial Population
2,511 residents of Dover identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Dover is ranked #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Dover is more Multiracial than neighboring Rodney Village (5.8% Multiracial). Dover is less Multiracial than neighboring Kent Acres (6.9% Multiracial), Highland Acres (6.6% Multiracial), Dover Base Housing (7.7% Multiracial), and Wyoming (8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.