Dunellen, NJ Demographics

A map of Dunellen's Population by Race

Dunellen, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,911, an increase from the 7,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% Hispanic, 39.7% White, 6.1% Asian, 4.9% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunellen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunellen has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than 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 Dunellen, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 63.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunellen is ranked the 213th 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). Dunellen was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunellen's White Population

3,139 residents of Dunellen, or 39.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunellen is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Dunellen ranks 589th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunellen's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Dunellen's population has decreased from 44.4% to 39.7%.

Dunellen is more White than neighboring North Plainfield (15.8% White), and Plainfield (6.6% White). Dunellen is less White than neighboring Middlesex (54.2% White), South Plainfield (47.9% White), and Watchung (69.9% White).

Dunellen's Black Population

391 residents of Dunellen, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunellen is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Dunellen ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunellen's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.6%. Black residents' share of Dunellen's population has decreased from 8.8% to 4.9%.

Dunellen is more Black than neighboring Watchung (3.2% Black). Dunellen is less Black than neighboring Middlesex (5.2% Black), North Plainfield (22.1% Black), South Plainfield (9.7% Black), and Plainfield (32.5% Black).

Dunellen's Asian Population

486 residents of Dunellen, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunellen is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Dunellen ranks 240th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunellen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Asian residents' share of Dunellen's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.1%.

Dunellen is more Asian than neighboring North Plainfield (4.1% Asian), and Plainfield (0.8% Asian). Dunellen is less Asian than neighboring Middlesex (13.8% Asian), South Plainfield (21.3% Asian), and Watchung (12% Asian).

Dunellen's Hispanic Population

3,579 residents of Dunellen, or 45.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunellen is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Dunellen ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunellen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunellen's population has increased from 36.9% to 45.2%.

Dunellen is more Hispanic than neighboring Middlesex (24.3% Hispanic), South Plainfield (17% Hispanic), and Watchung (8.8% Hispanic). Dunellen is less Hispanic than neighboring North Plainfield (54.7% Hispanic), and Plainfield (57.1% Hispanic).

Dunellen's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dunellen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunellen is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunellen ranks 61st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunellen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunellen's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Dunellen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middlesex (0.7% Native American/Other), North Plainfield (1.2% Native American/Other), South Plainfield (1% Native American/Other), Plainfield (1.2% Native American/Other), and Watchung (0.6% Native American/Other).

Dunellen's Multiracial Population

316 residents of Dunellen, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunellen is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dunellen ranks 385th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunellen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunellen's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.0%.

Dunellen is more Multiracial than neighboring Middlesex (1.7% Multiracial), North Plainfield (2% Multiracial), South Plainfield (3.1% Multiracial), and Plainfield (1.8% Multiracial). Dunellen is less Multiracial than neighboring Watchung (5.5% 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.