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Population Review

Dumont, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Dumont, New Jersey is 18,072 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $125,585, the median home value is $469,900, and the median age is 42.1.

The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (17,412 → 18,606).

18,072

Population

9263

People / sq mi

$125,585

Median Income

$469,900

Median Home Value

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Dumont covers 2.0 sq mi of land at 9263 people per square mile.

About Dumont, NJ

What distinguishes Dumont is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 9,263 people per square mile. Dumont is a city in New Jersey with a population of 18,072.

Median household income is $125,585, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $469,900, with typical rent around $1,778.

College attainment is above the local norm at 46.8%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.1%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Dumont: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Dumont borough Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Dumont borough had a population of 17,412 in 2010 and 18,606 in 2024, a 6.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,606 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.

2024 · 19K20102024
Dumont borough population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

18,606

Population (2024)

17,412

Population (2010)

18,606

Peak (2024)

0.48%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201017,412
201117,517
201217,567
201317,613
201417,638
201517,678
201617,650
201717,683
201817,612
201917,516
202017,847
202118,221
202218,250
202318,398
202418,606

Race & Ethnicity

White56.6%
Black or African American4.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$125,585

Median Household Income

$51,872

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$469,900

Median Home Value

$1,778

Median Rent

72.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.2%

High School+

46.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.7%

Drive Alone

70.6%

Public Transit

11.1%

Work From Home

32.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.5%

Foreign Born

66.5%

Non-English at Home

2.9%

Veterans

9.7%

With Disability

94.9%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management34.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.3%
Information9.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.8%
Manufacturing5.3%
Public Administration5.0%
Construction4.7%
Retail Trade4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing3.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dumont, New Jersey has a population of 18,072 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Dumont, New Jersey is $125,585, with 4.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Dumont, New Jersey is $469,900, with median monthly rent at $1,778 and a homeownership rate of 72.2%.

The median age in Dumont, New Jersey is 42.1 years. The population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (17,412 → 18,606).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.