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Dover, NH vs Norfolk, VA

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- Norfolk is 0% more densely populated than Dover.
- People are 22.4% less likely to be married in Norfolk.
- The Median Age is 5.3 years younger in Norfolk.
 Dover, NHNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock238,556329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.938.4
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 Population - 201030,038  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock234,403285,036,114
 Population - 199025,042  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now29.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,477.793.4
 Land Area26.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock43.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Dover, NHNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Dover, NHNorfolk, VAUnited States
 White87.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock40.1%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Dover, NHNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Married Population49.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.2%50.2%
 Never Married36.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households14,707  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock52,09680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,602  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Dover    4 Reviews
Nancy · Goodlettsville, TN
Home is the best place there is.
Over 8 years ago

I love Dover New Hampshire.I was born in Dover and grew up there.I moved in 2004 to Tennessee.I have been home sick ever since for Dover.I am now searching for a place  More

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mary · Somersworth, NH
pros and cons
Over 18 years ago

The area is well situated for many day trips (Portland, Me, Boston, Ma, Concord NH and the white mountains) Negatives are weather (winters mainly because fall is  More

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Leroy · Dover, NH
Life in Dover, NH
Over 20 years ago

Dover, NH, is a terrific place to live. Quite, great seasonal weather, gorgeous autumns, extremely scenic. Short on culture, but 15 minutes to Portsmouth, little over  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews
J · Norfolk, VA
Norfolk is a great place to live.
Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Susan · Norfolk, VA
Year 2018
Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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K. · Bloomfield, NJ
It's a harbor town
Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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