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Dunellen

New Jersey · 7,637 residents · 1.062 sq mi
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Dunellen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,637
+12%since 2000
from 6,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,191 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 6,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Dunellen
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,564
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,950
+20%since 2000
from $26,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$283,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,178
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(3,390)
Black8.8%(669)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(2,820)
Asian5.6%(430)
Other0.6%(49)
Diversity Score78.6%(6,005)
Diversity Score
79
+70%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunellen, New Jersey?

Dunellen, New Jersey has about 7,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dunellen, New Jersey earns about $75,564 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 $283,000, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in Dunellen, New Jersey?

About 30.8% 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 15.4% 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 1,109 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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