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Population of Dover, Delaware

StateDelaware
Land Area (mi²)23.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,693.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.85% (336)
Growth Since 20205.82% (2203)
Rank in State2nd
Rank in Country1114th

The population of Dover, DE in 2022 is estimated to be 40,075. This is an increase of 0.85% (336 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Dover by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Dover by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Dover by Age

Dover Population Pyramid 2022
Dover Median Age
33.8
Total
30.8
Male
36.6
Female
Dover Sex Ratio
46.48%
17,603
Male
53.52%
20,269
Female
Dover Age Dependency Ratio
26
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Dover Adults
30,641
Adults
(6,323 of whom are seniors) in Dover.

Population of Dover by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate