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Dunellen

New Jersey · 8,337 residents (2025 est.) · 1.062 sq mi
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Dunellen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,967. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $393,500. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,911
+16%since 2000
from 6,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,449 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 6,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+19%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,337 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Dunellen
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,967
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,205 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,988
+55%since 2000
from $26,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+33%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,835
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+71%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(5,227)
Black3.5%(241)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,010)
Asian3.5%(242)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.2%(3,154)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(3,139)
Black4.9%(391)
Hispanic / Latino45.2%(3,579)
Asian6.1%(486)
Other4%(316)
Diversity Score78.8%(6,231)
Diversity Score
79
+70%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
44.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
31.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 91.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2016
from 61.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 29.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunellen, New Jersey?

Dunellen, New Jersey has about 7,911 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dunellen, New Jersey earns about $86,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunellen, New Jersey expensive?

In Dunellen, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $393,500, and the typical rent is about $1,835 a month.

How educated are people in Dunellen, New Jersey?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dunellen, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunellen, New Jersey?

About 22.6% of people in Dunellen, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunellen, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunellen, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,383 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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