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Dunellen

New Jersey · 7,227 residents · 1.062 sq mi
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Dunellen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,227
+6%since 2000
from 6,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,805 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 6,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Dunellen
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,960
+17%since 2000
from $26,529 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,291)
Black7.6%(549)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,933)
Asian4.5%(323)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69%(4,987)
Diversity Score
69
+49%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunellen, New Jersey?

Dunellen, New Jersey has about 7,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dunellen, New Jersey earns about $74,375 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 $329,100, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Dunellen, New Jersey?

About 27.4% 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 8.3% 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 699 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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