What is the population of Dunellen, New Jersey?

Dunellen has a population of approximately 7,911 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Dunellen, New Jersey located?

Dunellen is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.5903°, -74.4657°.

What is the median household income in Dunellen?

The median household income in Dunellen is approximately $86,967 based on the most recent open data.

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Dunellen

Total population

7,911

Median home value

$393,500

28.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$86,967

Dunellen$87k

National$74k

Founded

1887

Elevation52 m

Land area2.71 km²

Weather54°F · Rain Showers Likely

Coordinates40.59°, -74.47°

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

1887

Elevation

52 m

Area

2.71 km²

head of government

Jason F. Cilento

Official website

www.dunellen-nj.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Dunellen is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located within the Raritan Valley region of central New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,637, an increase of 410 (+5.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,227, which in turn had reflected an increase of 404 (+5.9%) from the 6,823 counted at the 2000 census.

History & geography

History

The earliest inhabitants of the area that would become Dunellen were the Lenape Native Americans; several Lenape sites in Dunellen were identified as part of a comprehensive survey in 1915. European settlers were drawn to the area as early as 1682, attracted by the productive agricultural land. Railroad access from New York City to present-day Dunellen began in 1840. When it was originally constructed, the tracks were at grade level with North Avenue and the railroad was the Elizabethtown and Somerville Railroad, which later became part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The Central Railroad of New Jersey created the residential development in the area which it owned surrounding its train station. The railroad brought industry to the area. The Art Color factory built in 1925 was Dunellen's principal industry and produced as many as 10 million magazines a month. The W. F. Hall Printing Company of Chicago bought Art Color in 1931, and ran it until 1968, when it closed the plant there.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), all of which was land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

42.5

Median home value

$393,500

Housing units

2,853

Poverty rate

22.6%

Unemployment

5.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

43.8%

Black

4.9%

Asian

6.1%

Hispanic

45.2%

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

Geography

Latitude

40.5903

Longitude

-74.4657

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

54°F

Rain Showers Likely

Friday

79°F

Rain Showers

Friday Night

46°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Saturday

53°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Saturday Night

36°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

57°F

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Forecast for Dunellen, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

34%

Diabetes

12.1%

Adult obesity

36.9%

Binge drinking

16.4%

Adult smoking

14.5%

No leisure activity

30.7%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,328,013

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
45,201
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
43,718
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
42,224
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
41,248
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
34,548
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
33,249
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
29,714
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
29,020

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

Schools

Total

109

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

John P. Stevens High School
High · EDISON · 2,680 students · 16:1 ratio
New Brunswick High School
High · NEW BRUNSWICK · 2,477 students · 14:1 ratio
Edison High School
High · EDISON · 2,280 students · 14.3:1 ratio
Piscataway Township High School
High · PISCATAWAY · 2,144 students · 14:1 ratio
Churchill Junior High School
Middle · EAST BRUNSWICK · 2,002 students · 12.5:1 ratio
North Brunswick Township High School
High · NORTH BRUNSWICK · 1,881 students · 12.6:1 ratio
Woodbridge High School
High · WOODBRIDGE · 1,558 students · 11.9:1 ratio
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
High · ISELIN · 1,371 students · 12:1 ratio