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Dover, New Jersey
Town · Population 18,909 · #55 in New Jersey
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About Dover
Set in the northern part of New Jersey, Dover is a close-knit town, home to 18,909 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dover is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.68 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,056 residents per square mile.
📰 Dover News Today
- Quiet Man Irish Pub in Dover to close after 47 years WRNJ Radio · Aug 1
- Popular N.J. Irish pub to shut down after 47 years NJ.com · Aug 1
- Crossroads, CrownPoint Finish NJ Apartments Multifamily Housing News · Jul 30
- Can this North Jersey town finally end cycle of scandals? | Editorial dailyrecord.com · Jun 16
- Dodd candidates go down in Dover New Jersey Globe · Jun 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dover Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Dover — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,909.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dover
- Mondo Pizza — pizza
- Arepas Paisas — comfort food
- Pancho Villa Rodeo
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dover
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dover
- Academy Street Elementary School
- Birchwood Elementary School
- Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School
- Dover High School
- Dover Middle School
- East Dover Elementary School
- North Dover Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew Jersey
TypeTown
Population (2024)18,909
Rank in state#55 of 323
Land area2.68 sq mi
Density7,056/sq mi
Coordinates40.8856, -74.5592