Dover is a city in Delaware state in USA with a population of 37872 residents.. The poverty rate of Dover is 21.9%, which is 56% higher than national average. The typical household in Dover earns $48500 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 17 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 51% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Dover, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Dover remained 8.5%, which is 81% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Dover, only 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Dover is 106, which is 6% higher than national average. Median home value in Dover is $182100 , which is 21% lower than national average. While median income in Dover remained $48500, which is 28% lower than national average.