Dover
Town in Morris County, New Jersey
Dover is a town in Morris County, New Jersey, with 18,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Victory Gardens, 1.0 miles SE.
- 18,460residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 6,899 / sq mipopulation density
- 07801ZIP code
About Dover
Dover is a town in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located on the Rockaway River, Dover is about 31 miles (50 km) west of New York City and about 23 miles (37 km) west of Newark, New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 18,460, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 303 (+1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 18,157, which in turn had reflected a decline of 31 (−0.2%) from the 18,188 counted at the 2000 census.
Dover is a majority minority community, with nearly 70% of the population as of the 2010 census identifying themselves as Hispanic, up from 25% in 1980.
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Living in Dover
- Median household income
- $73,737
- Median home value
- $366,700
- Median rent
- $1,825/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Dover had 18,460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,899 per sq mi (2,664 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dover at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 18,460 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.68 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8856° N, 74.5592° W |
| ZIP code | 07801 |
| Official website | dover.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3418070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dover
- Victory Gardens1.0 mi SE
- Wharton1.1 mi NW
- Mine Hill2.2 mi W
- Rockaway2.3 mi E
- Mount Hope2.4 mi N
- Kenvil3.1 mi W
- Randolph3.2 mi S
- Lower Berkshire Valley3.4 mi NW
- White Meadow Lake3.7 mi NE
- Denville3.7 mi E
- Mount Tabor4.6 mi E
- Roxbury4.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dover
What county is Dover in?
Dover is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Dover, NJ?
18,460 people lived in Dover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dover, NJ?
The ZIP code of Dover is 07801.
What is the elevation of Dover?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dover?
Victory Gardens (1.0 mi), Wharton (1.1 mi), Mine Hill (2.2 mi), Rockaway (2.3 mi), Mount Hope (2.4 mi).
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