Dover Demographic
Latest official statistics for Dover
Dover is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in South East, home to 119,768 residents with a density of 380 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.2% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 46 years (5.3 above) the UK average.
Population119,768▲ 987 (0.8%)
Area315 km²
Density380
Median Age46+5.3 on UK avg age
Female61,50251.4%
Male58,26648.6%
Births1,0010.8%
Deaths1,3481.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 7.2%
Religion share in Dover
Ethnic official statistics in Dover
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 94.8% |
Asian | 2.1% |
Mixed | 1.5% |
Black | 0.7% |
Other Group | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Dover
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46% |
Never Married | 33.1% |
Divorced | 11% |
Widowed | 7.4% |
Separated | 2.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Dover
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 66.2% |
Private Rented | 19% |
Social Rented | 13.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Dover
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.6% |
Not Disabled | 79.8% |
Disabled Lot | 8.6% |
| Total | 100% |