dover, new jersey

Dover is a town located in Morris County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 18,188.

Geography

Dover is located at 40°53'9" North, 74°33'30" West (40.885899, -74.558241). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.11% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 18,188 people, 5,436 households, and 3,919 families residing in the town. The population density is 2,620.3/km² (6,788.2/mi²). There are 5,568 housing units at an average density of 802.2/km² (2,078.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 69.45% White, 6.83% African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 15.99% from other races, and 4.89% from two or more races. 57.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,436 households out of which 35.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% are married couples living together, 13.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% are non-families. 21.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.29 and the average family size is 3.55. In the town the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 106.7 males. The median income for a household in the town is $53,423, and the median income for a family is $57,141. Males have a median income of $31,320 versus $27,413 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,056. 13.4% of the population and 8.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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