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Dumont

New Jerseyborough

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Dumont

Total population

18,279

Median home value

$497,400

50.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$126,071

Dumont$126k
National$74k

Founded

1894

Elevation98 m
Land area5.06 km²
Weather67°F · Partly Sunny
Coordinates40.95°, -73.99°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1894
Elevation
98 m
Area
5.06 km²
head of government
John W. Russell
Official website
www.dumontnj.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Dumont is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 17,863, an increase of 384 (+2.2%) from the 2010 census count of 17,479, which in turn reflected a decrease of 24 (−0.1%) from the 17,503 counted in the 2000 census.

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History & geography

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.95 square miles (5.06 km2), including 1.95 square miles (5.05 km2) of land and 2) of water (0.15%). Municipalities bordering the borough include the Bergen County communities of Bergenfield, Cresskill, Demarest, Haworth, New Milford and Oradell.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
41.2
Median home value
$497,400
Housing units
6,768
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
3.7%

Race & ethnicity

White
51.6%
Black
4.5%
Asian
18.3%
Hispanic
27%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
40.9452
Longitude
-73.9924
Water area
0.00 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
67°F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
50°F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
68°F
Sunny
Thursday Night
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
69°F
Chance Rain Showers
Friday Night
56°F
Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Dumont, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
27.3%
Diabetes
7.6%
Adult obesity
24.8%
Binge drinking
17.8%
Adult smoking
8.4%
No leisure activity
19.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
2,212,061
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    78,746
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    72,197
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    71,748
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    69,672
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    64,674
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    57,854
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    56,995
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    52,458

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
247
Elementary
143
Middle
44
High
44
Other
16

Largest nearby schools

  • Ridgewood High School
    High · RIDGEWOOD · 1,746 students · 12.7:1 ratio
  • Hackensack High School
    High · HACKENSACK · 1,745 students · 12.7:1 ratio
  • Fair Lawn High School
    High · FAIR LAWN · 1,624 students · 13.6:1 ratio
  • Hackensack Middle School
    Middle · Hackensack · 1,363 students · 10.8:1 ratio
  • Teaneck High School
    High · TEANECK · 1,271 students · 11.8:1 ratio
  • Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School
    Other · GARFIELD · 1,253 students · 15.3:1 ratio
  • Cliffside Park High School
    High · CLIFFSIDE PARK · 1,240 students · 13.1:1 ratio
  • Bergenfield High School
    High · BERGENFIELD · 1,224 students · 11.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
13
Largest magnitude
4.8
Largest event
2024-04-05

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

John Travolta
John Travolta
American actor (born 1954)
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
American actor and director (born 1950)
Zach Grenier
Zach Grenier
American actor
Hope Davis
Hope Davis
American actress
Genie Francis
Genie Francis
American actress
Damon Lindelof
Damon Lindelof
American screenwriter and producer (born 1973)
D
David Mansfield
American musician
J
John Bergamo
American composer (1940-2013)
Bill Parcells
Bill Parcells
American football coach (born 1941)
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
American aviator and writer (1906–2001)
Barbara Partee
Barbara Partee
American linguist
Regina Belle
Regina Belle
American singer
Liz Greene
Liz Greene
American-born British astrologer, psychologist and author
D
Dan Colen
American artist (born 1979)
Helen Houston Homans
Helen Houston Homans
American tennis player (1877-1949)
E
Ethel Bliss Platt
US tennis player

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in New Jersey

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.01
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,464

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
1,179
Avg daily Wikipedia views
39
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Dumont

The Old North Reformed Church of Dumont, New Jersey, 1724-1974
1976
A brief financial survey of the borough of Dumont, New Jersey
National Municipal League. Office of Consultant Service · 1935
Dumont heritage
H. Jeanne Altshuler · 1969
Dumont heritage: Old Schraalenburgh, New Jersey
H. Jeanne Altshuler · 1969
Crime scene New Jersey
Crime scene New Jersey
Pat Marinelli · 2006
Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme court and the Court of errors and appeals of the state of New Jersey
New Jersey. Supreme Court. · 1856
Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court, and, at law, in the Court of Errors and Appeals of the State of New Jersey
Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court, and, at law, in the Court of Errors and Appeals of the State of New Jersey
New Jersey. Supreme Court. · 1872
Reports Of Cases Argued And Determined In The Supreme Court, And The Court Of Errors And Appeals Of New Jersey, Volume 18
Reports Of Cases Argued And Determined In The Supreme Court, And The Court Of Errors And Appeals Of New Jersey, Volume 18
Andrew Dutcher · 2015

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library