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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dumont

New Jersey · 17,187 residents · 1.949 sq mi
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Dumont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $186,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,187
−2%vs 2000
vs 17,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8,818 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 8,981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Dumont
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,776
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,490 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,349
−27%vs 2000
vs $26,489 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$186,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $197,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$676
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $882 in 2000
US average: $450
74.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
25.7% rent
3.8
+27%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(15,860)
Black0.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(966)
Asian6.7%(1,154)
Other0.5%(90)
Diversity Score28.7%(4,936)
29
−35%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumont, New Jersey?

Dumont, New Jersey has about 17,187 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Dumont, New Jersey earns about $48,776 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 $186,400, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Dumont, New Jersey?

About 21.0% 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 3.3% of people in Dumont, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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