Dover, NH Demographics

A map of Dover's Population by Race

Dover, New Hampshire had a population of 32,741 in 2020. It was 84.9% White, 1.6% Black, 5.5% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 100 places in New Hampshire, Dover is the 4th 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

27,783 residents of Dover identify as White, or 84.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Hampshire (87.2% White). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Dover is ranked #90 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more White than neighboring Durham (83% White), and Somersworth (81.2% White). Dover is less White than neighboring Berwick (89.8% White), South Berwick (91.6% White), and South Eliot (92.3% White).

Dover's Black Population

520 residents of Dover identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Hampshire (1.4% Black). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Dover is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Black than neighboring Durham (1.5% Black), Berwick (0.6% Black), South Berwick (0.6% Black), and South Eliot (0.6% Black). Dover is less Black than neighboring Somersworth (1.7% Black).

Dover's Asian Population

1,793 residents of Dover identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Hampshire (2.6% Asian). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Dover is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Asian than neighboring Durham (5.3% Asian), Berwick (1.6% Asian), South Berwick (0.9% Asian), and South Eliot (0.8% Asian). Dover is less Asian than neighboring Somersworth (7.3% Asian).

Dover's Hispanic Population

1,047 residents of Dover identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Hampshire (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Dover is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Hispanic than neighboring Berwick (2.1% Hispanic), South Berwick (1.9% Hispanic), and South Eliot (2.1% Hispanic). Dover is less Hispanic than neighboring Durham (5.1% Hispanic), and Somersworth (4.3% Hispanic).

Dover's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Dover identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Hampshire (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Dover is ranked #50 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Berwick (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Eliot (0.3% Native American/Other). Dover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somersworth (0.8% Native American/Other), and Berwick (0.7% Native American/Other).

Dover's Multiracial Population

1,420 residents of Dover identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dover roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Hampshire (4% Multiracial). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Dover is ranked #38 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dover is more Multiracial than neighboring South Eliot (4% Multiracial). Dover is less Multiracial than neighboring Durham (4.6% Multiracial), Somersworth (4.7% Multiracial), Berwick (5.2% Multiracial), and South Berwick (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.