Dover

The City in Brief

Founded: 1683; incorporated 1829

Head Official: Mayor Stephen R. Speed (N-P) (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 23,507

1990: 27,630

2000: 32,135

2003 estimate: 32,808

Percent change, 1990–2000: 16.30%

U.S. rank in 1990: 1,160th (State rank: 2nd)

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 2nd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 98,219 (Kent County)

1990: 110,993 (Kent County became an MSA in 1990)

2000: 126,697 (MSA)

Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.15%

U.S. rank in 2000: 225th

Area: 22.7 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 36 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 55° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 44.14 inches

Major Economic Sectors: services, trade, manufacturing, military

Unemployment rate: 2.7% (November 2004)

Per Capita Income: $19,445 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 1,923

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Wesley College, Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington College—Kent County

Daily Newspaper: Delaware State News, News Journal