Dover, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dover increased by 282. In this period, the peak population was 18,465 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,153 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,011 | -142 | -0.78% |
| 2002 | 18,046 | 35 | 0.19% |
| 2003 | 18,287 | 241 | 1.34% |
| 2004 | 18,280 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2005 | 18,223 | -57 | -0.31% |
| 2006 | 18,142 | -81 | -0.44% |
| 2007 | 17,954 | -188 | -1.04% |
| 2008 | 17,915 | -39 | -0.22% |
| 2009 | 17,901 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 18,164 | 263 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 18,232 | 68 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 18,254 | 22 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 18,267 | 13 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 18,182 | -85 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 18,162 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 18,083 | -79 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 18,025 | -58 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 17,916 | -109 | -0.60% |
| 2019 | 17,708 | -208 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 18,412 | 704 | 3.98% |
| 2021 | 18,465 | 53 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 18,401 | -64 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 18,435 | 34 | 0.18% |
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Dover, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Dover's population increased by 11 (0.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Dover's population increased by 248 (1.37%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Dover's population increased by 23 (0.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Dover's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,435.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dover's population peaked in year 2021 at 18,465.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dover's population was lowest in year 2019 at 17,708.
Dover, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Dover grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Dover had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population grew 1.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Dover annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.07% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Dover population grew the most, with an increase of 704 people (a 3.98% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Dover population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 208 people (a 1.16% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Dover, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dover's population decreased by 30 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 64 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 34 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Dover, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Dover increased by 168 (0.92%). The population was highest at 18,465 in the year 2021 and lowest at 17,708 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.10%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)