Dover, Delaware
Dover: City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
About
Dover is a city located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,047. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,199 inhabitants.
The city was created 341 years ago in 1682.
Quick Facts about Dover
Population : | 38,199 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Delaware (United States) |
County : | Kent County |
Postal code : | 19901–19906 |
Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.25% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.75% |
Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
Capital city : | Dover is capital of Kent County, Delaware |
Establishment : | January 01, 1683 (341 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
Local time : | 12:39:03 (12th December 2024) |
Population growth : | 5.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dover is located at 39°9'29"N 75°31'28"W (39.1581700, -75.5243700).
Dover map
- Official Website
Official website of Dover
Demographics
The population of Dover increased by 5.63% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 36,047 | - | census |
2011 | 36,300 | 0.7% | estimation process |
2012 | 36,720 | 1.14% | estimation process |
2013 | 36,724 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2014 | 36,949 | 0.61% | estimation process |
2015 | 36,967 | 0.05% | estimation process |
2016 | 37,229 | 0.7% | estimation process |
2017 | 37,416 | 0.5% | estimation process |
2018 | 38,008 | 1.56% | estimation process |
2019 | 38,166 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2020 | 38,199 | 0.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Dover
1 Dover International Speedway
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Spence's Bazaar & Auction
550 S New St, Dover, DE 19904, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Silver Lake Park
Washington St, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 AMF Doverama
1600 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Schutte Park
10 Electric Ave, Dover, DE 19904, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Dover
1 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
263 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 MISSION BBQ
365 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 IHOP
21 S Little Creek Rd, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Outback Steakhouse
1574 N Dupont Hwy Ste. 800, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Red Lobster
DOWNS CASINO, 271 N Dupont Highway SOUTH OF, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Dover
1 Red Roof Inn & Suites Dover Downtown
652 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn Dover
1568 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Best Western Galaxy Inn
1700 E Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Super 8 by Wyndham Dover
348 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Holiday Inn Dover-Downtown
561 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Dover
1 Legislative Hall: Delaware State Capitol
411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Delaware Department of Education
401 Federal St #2, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Delaware Department of Agriculture
2320 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Dover City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 ➦ Show Map
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5 Delaware Tourism Office - Visit Delaware
99 Kings Hwy SW, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Dover Inspections & Planning
15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 ➦ Show Map
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7 First State Heritage Park Welcome Center
121 Duke of York St, Dover, DE 19901, United States ➦ Show Map
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8 Dover City Council
15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 ➦ Show Map
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9 Dover City Clerk
15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 ➦ Show Map
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10 USDA Department Of Agriculture
1221 College Park Dr, Dover, DE 19904, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Dover (51)
People born in Dover, including astronomer Annie Jump Cannon, actress Teri Polo, politician James Sykes, .
List
- William D. Denney (American governor of Delaware (1873-1953)) he was born in 31/03/1873
- Doug Hutchison (American actor) he was born in 26/05/1960
- Arnold Naudain (American politician (1790-1872)) he was born in 06/01/1790
- William Paine Lord (American politician (1838-1911)) he was born in 01/07/1838
- George Sykes (Union General during the American Civil War (1822-1880)) he was born in 09/10/1822
- Caesar Augustus Rodney (American politician (1772-1824)) he was born in 04/01/1772
- Henry M. Ridgely (American politician (1779-1847)) he was born in 06/08/1779
- John Vining (American politician (1758-1802)) he was born in 23/12/1758
- Joseph P. Comegys (American politician (1813-1893)) he was born in 23/12/1813
- Josiah O. Wolcott (American politician and jurist (1877-1938)) he was born in 31/10/1877
- Nathaniel B. Smithers (American politician (1818-1896)) he was born in 08/10/1818
- J. Frank Allee (American senator (1857-1938)) he was born in 02/12/1857
- Andrea Ross (American actress) she was born in 08/04/1991
- Ian Snell (American baseball player) he was born in 30/10/1981
- Cyrus Cassells (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1957
- Ronnie Murphy (American basketball player) he was born in 29/07/1964
- Stanley Cole (American water polo player) he was born in 12/10/1945
- Allison Rosati (American television anchor) she was born in 12/02/1963
Schools in Dover
College & universities near Dover, DE
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
131098 | Wesley College | Dover (DE) | 19901-3875 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dover, DE
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
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- Dover , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,057 people.
- Dover , Idaho city in Bonner County, Idaho, United States with a population of 874 people.
- Dover , Missouri village in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States with a population of 516 people.
- Dover , Oklahoma town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 472 people.
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- Dover , Minnesota city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 400 people.
- Dover , North Carolina town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 384 people.
- Dover , Kentucky home rule-class city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 252 people.
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- Dover , North Dakota township in Griggs County, North Dakota with a population of 42 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , DE. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Smyrna | 12,163 | Town in Delaware |
Harrington | 3,663 | City in Delaware, United States |
Camden | 3,640 | Town in Delaware, United States |
Clayton | 3,630 | Town in Delaware, United States |
Highland Acres | 3,459 | Census designated place |
Kent Acres | 1,890 | Census designated place |
Cheswold | 1,759 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
Wyoming | 1,657 | Town in Delaware, United States |
Rodney Village | 1,487 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
Felton | 1,432 | Town of the United States |
Frederica | 859 | Town in Delaware, United States |
Houston | 409 | Town in Delaware |
Magnolia | 293 | Town of the United States |
Kenton | 275 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
Little Creek | 239 | Town of the United States |
Bethel | 211 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Dover distances to largest Delaware cities