Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dumont, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,279

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.3%8,822

Hispanic/Latino

27%4,935

Asian

18.3%3,340

Two or More

3.3%612

Black

2.9%537

Other

0.2%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%345

High School Diploma

20.7%2,735

Some College (<1 yr)

7%925

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%1,044

Associate's Degree

7.3%963

Bachelor's Degree

32.8%4,322

Master's Degree

12.5%1,653

Professional Degree

4.3%570

Doctorate

0.7%90

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

50.3%

Graduate+

17.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$497,400

Median Renti

$1,787

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.7%4,747

Renter-Occupied

27.3%1,787

Total Units

6,768

Homeownership

72.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%94

$50K–$100K

0.5%24

$100K–$150K

0.4%20

$200K–$300K

1.3%64

$300K–$500K

46.6%2,213

$500K–$1M

47.7%2,265

$1M+

1.4%67

Rent Distribution

Under $500

173

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

105

$1,500–$2,000

786

$2,000+

543

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%91

2010–2019

3.5%236

2000–2009

1.5%100

1990–1999

1.5%103

1980–1989

2.6%177

1970–1979

8.9%605

1960–1969

9.7%658

1950–1959

24.7%1,673

1940–1949

22.6%1,532

1939 or earlier

23.5%1,593

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.6%5,461

Electricity

10.3%673

Fuel Oil

3.3%216

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%144

No Fuel

0.4%29

Other

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$126,071

Mean Household Incomei

$141,544

Per Capita Incomei

$51,787

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

10,499

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%253

$10K–$15K

1.9%127

$15K–$20K

2.1%140

$20K–$25K

1.5%98

$25K–$30K

2.4%156

$30K–$35K

1.9%126

$35K–$40K

2.1%139

$40K–$45K

1.5%97

$45K–$50K

2.1%136

$50K–$60K

3.7%240

$60K–$75K

6.9%451

$75K–$100K

11.6%755

$100K–$125K

7.7%501

$125K–$150K

16.6%1,083

$150K–$200K

10.5%684

$200K+

23.7%1,548

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

222

Residentsi

259

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers170 homes92% occupied$368/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC49 homes99% occupied$419/mo rent

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $126,071/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

92.3%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

7.3%

Low income$63K–$101K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

65.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.8% of subsidized households are minority

28.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

90.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,16028.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

1,293

India

472

Korea

451

Mexico

174

Poland

Germany

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,906

Avg. Commutei

32.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,104

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

194(1.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured

Dumont, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026