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Dumont

New Jersey · 18,501 residents (2025 est.) · 1.949 sq mi
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Dumont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $497,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,279
+4%since 2000
from 17,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,379 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 8,981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,501 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,071
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,787
+96%since 2000
from $26,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+10%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$497,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,787
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $882 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+31%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(13,692)
Black1.3%(222)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,463)
Asian10.9%(1,915)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(7,733)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(8,822)
Black2.9%(537)
Hispanic / Latino27%(4,935)
Asian18.3%(3,340)
Other3.5%(645)
Diversity Score82.3%(15,050)
Diversity Score
82
+86%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
28.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 63.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 16.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumont, New Jersey?

Dumont, New Jersey has about 18,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dumont, New Jersey?

The typical household in Dumont, New Jersey earns about $126,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dumont, New Jersey expensive?

In Dumont, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $497,400, and the typical rent is about $1,787 a month.

How educated are people in Dumont, New Jersey?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dumont, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dumont, New Jersey?

About 6.6% of people in Dumont, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dumont, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Dumont, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,092 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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