Dover Population 2026
Dover has a population of 30,880, making it the #1493 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Hampshire. It is about 285× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,880
Rank in United States
#1493
Coordinates
43.20°N, 70.87°W
~19 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
704 km
437 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Hampshire
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 110,229 | #280 |
| Nashua | 87,970 | #392 |
| Concord | 43,976 | #997 |
| East Concord | 42,605 | #1037 |
| Derry Village | 34,539 | #1324 |
| Rochester | 30,038 | #1549 |
| Salem | 29,549 | #1576 |
| Merrimack | 26,726 | #1758 |
Cities near Dover
- Rochester30,038 people · ~14 km away
- Portsmouth21,530 people · ~16 km away
- Sanford20,893 people · ~28 km away
- Biddeford21,282 people · ~47 km away
- Saco19,078 people · ~48 km away
- Derry Village34,539 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dover?
Dover has a population of 30,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1493 biggest city in United States.
What state is Dover in?
Dover is located in New Hampshire, United States.
Is Dover the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 704 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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