Dumont, NJ Demographics

A map of Dumont's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,822	9,847	48.3%	55.1%
Hispanic	4,935	3,883	27.0%	21.7%
Asian	3,340	3,081	18.3%	17.2%
Multiracial	612	442	3.3%	2.5%
Black	537	503	2.9%	2.8%
Native American/Other	33	107	0.2%	0.6%

Dumont, New Jersey has an estimated population of 18,279, a slight increase from the 17,863 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% White, 27.0% Hispanic, 18.3% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dumont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dumont has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dumont, that probability was 61.8% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dumont is ranked the 68th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dumont was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dumont's White Population

8,822 residents of Dumont, or 48.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dumont is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Dumont ranks 537th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumont's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Dumont's population has decreased from 55.1% to 48.3%.

Dumont is more White than neighboring Bergenfield (32.7% White). Dumont is less White than neighboring Haworth (62.1% White), New Milford (48.9% White), Cresskill (56.4% White), and Demarest (68.4% White).

Dumont's Black Population

537 residents of Dumont, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dumont is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Dumont ranks 368th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumont's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Black residents' share of Dumont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Dumont is more Black than neighboring Haworth (2.7% Black), and Cresskill (1.4% Black). Dumont is less Black than neighboring Bergenfield (6.9% Black), New Milford (5% Black), and Demarest (4.8% Black).

Dumont's Asian Population

3,340 residents of Dumont, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dumont is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Dumont ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumont's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Asian residents' share of Dumont's population has increased from 17.2% to 18.3%.

Dumont is more Asian than neighboring Haworth (14.8% Asian). Dumont is less Asian than neighboring Bergenfield (24.7% Asian), New Milford (20.3% Asian), Cresskill (29.1% Asian), and Demarest (19.8% Asian).

Dumont's Hispanic Population

4,935 residents of Dumont, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dumont is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Dumont ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Dumont's population has increased from 21.7% to 27.0%.

Dumont is more Hispanic than neighboring Haworth (10.3% Hispanic), New Milford (20.5% Hispanic), Cresskill (11.5% Hispanic), and Demarest (6% Hispanic). Dumont is less Hispanic than neighboring Bergenfield (33% Hispanic).

Dumont's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Dumont, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dumont is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Dumont ranks 327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dumont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Dumont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haworth (0.8% Native American/Other), Bergenfield (0.6% Native American/Other), New Milford (1.2% Native American/Other), Cresskill (0.9% Native American/Other), and Demarest (0.3% Native American/Other).

Dumont's Multiracial Population

612 residents of Dumont, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dumont is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dumont ranks 510th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dumont's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.3%.

Dumont is more Multiracial than neighboring Bergenfield (2.1% Multiracial), Cresskill (0.7% Multiracial), and Demarest (0.7% Multiracial). Dumont is less Multiracial than neighboring Haworth (9.3% Multiracial), and New Milford (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.