Population 18,411 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dumont
Household size in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Dumont is a place of big households: 3.09 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.89 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Dumont is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Dumont (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dumont
Renters in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Dumont rent their homes (26.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 33.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Dumont: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Dumont is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,289 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,207 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,236 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,944 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$655 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dumont costs $1,944 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rents are up $655 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dumont
Bachelor's degrees in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Dumont: 50.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 16.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Dumont: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dumont
| Period | Dumont | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dumont runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dumont compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumont | 3.09 | 41.6 | 11.1% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1951 | $1,944 | 50.9% | 96.3% | 4.2% |
| Haworth | 3.04 | 47.8 | 5.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 1954 | $3,213 | 65.6% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| Bergenfield | 3.16 | 40.5 | 7.4% | 30.4% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,931 | 49.0% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Cresskill | 2.92 | 45.2 | 4.1% | 22.0% | 5.5% | 1966 | $2,834 | 61.2% | 95.5% | 5.2% |
| New Milford | 2.81 | 40.9 | 6.7% | 38.8% | 3.4% | 1954 | $2,358 | 47.0% | 94.7% | 5.7% |
| DeMarest | 2.98 | 45.3 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1974 | $3,446 | 74.3% | 98.3% | 7.5% |
| Tenafly | 2.93 | 43.4 | 8.5% | 28.1% | 6.4% | 1962 | $3,271 | 78.4% | 98.7% | 6.4% |
| Oradell | 3.08 | 44.1 | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 1955 | $2,353 | 71.9% | 98.2% | 2.4% |
| Closter | 3.21 | 38.8 | 11.0% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 1960 | $2,598 | 65.6% | 93.8% | 3.3% |
| River Edge | 2.72 | 44.4 | 3.7% | 23.8% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,894 | 66.2% | 96.3% | 4.4% |
| Emerson | 2.77 | 45.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 1963 | $1,968 | 55.1% | 97.7% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dumont. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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