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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dumont

New Jersey · 17,503 residents · 1.949 sq mi
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Dumont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,490. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $197,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,503
+2%since 1990
from 17,187 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,981 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 8,818 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+5%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Dumont
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,490
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,489
+37%since 1990
from $19,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$197,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$882
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $676 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
25.7% rent
3.0
−21%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(15,860)
Black0.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(966)
Asian6.7%(1,154)
Diversity Score28.7%(4,936)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(13,692)
Black1.3%(222)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,463)
Asian10.9%(1,915)
Diversity Score44.2%(7,733)
44
+54%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumont, New Jersey?

Dumont, New Jersey has about 17,503 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dumont, New Jersey earns about $65,490 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 $197,000, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Dumont, New Jersey?

About 27.4% 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 2.6% 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 316 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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