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Dumont

New Jersey · 17,863 residents · 1.949 sq mi
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Dumont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $383,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,863
+2%since 2000
from 17,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,165 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 8,981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Dumont
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,172
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,378
+86%since 2000
from $26,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,353
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $882 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(9,847)
Black2.8%(503)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(3,883)
Asian17.2%(3,081)
Other2.1%(374)
Diversity Score76.3%(13,627)
Diversity Score
76
+73%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
28.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumont, New Jersey?

Dumont, New Jersey has about 17,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dumont, New Jersey earns about $107,172 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 $383,900, and the typical rent is about $1,353 a month.

How educated are people in Dumont, New Jersey?

About 45.6% 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 5.1% 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 676 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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