37

Dover Is Stable: BoomTown Score 37/100

Delaware | Population: 40,176 | Data as of Q2 2026

Stable
📊
38
Population Growth
+0.72%
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25
Building Permits
-2.78%
💼
41
Job Growth
+1.08%
49
Net Migration
+371

What's Driving Growth in Dover

Dover currently shows stable growth patterns with a BoomTown Score of 37/100. While not among the fastest-growing cities right now, the data shows migration (+371 net migration) as the strongest indicator. Markets can shift quickly, and our quarterly updates will capture any emerging trends.

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