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.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.

The borough was originally formed on July 20, 1891, as the Borough of Schraalenburgh from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone.Harvey, Cornelius Burnham. Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey, p. 11, New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Company, 1900. Accessed September 2, 2013. "For a period of sixteen years following the passage of this act few boroughs were organized in the State, only three of them being in Bergen County.... As it was twenty-six boroughs were created in the county from January 23, 1894, to December 18, of the same year." On March 7, 1898, portions of the borough were annexed to Palisades Township.Honeyman, Abraham Van Doren. Index-analysis of the Statutes of New Jersey, 1896-1909: Together with References to All Acts, and Parts of Acts, in the 'General Statutes' and Pamphlet Laws Expressly Repealed: and the Statutory Crimes of New Jersey During the Same Period, p. 255. New Jersey Law Journal Publishing Company, 1910. Accessed October 1, 2015. On June 13, 1898, the borough's name was changed to Dumont in honor of Dumont Clarke, the borough's first mayor.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 76 re Dumont, p. 86 re Schraalenburgh. Accessed April 18, 2012.A Brief History of the Borough of Dumont, Borough of Dumont. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Incorporated as the Borough of Schraalenburgh in 1894, Dumont took its present name in 1898 from its first mayor, Dumont Clarke, who was president of the American Exchange Bank and had made his home in the borough since the 1870s."History of Bergen County Vol. 1, p. 348.Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 29, 2015.

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 <0.01 square miles (0.01 km2) of water (0.15%).U.S. Gazetteer Files for 2000, 2010 and 2012-2016, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2017.

Municipalities bordering the borough include the Bergen County communities of Bergenfield, Cresskill, Demarest, Haworth, New Milford and Oradell.Areas touching Dumont, MapIt. Accessed March 24, 2020.Bergen County Map of Municipalities, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 24, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Demographics

Racial and ethnic composition +Dumont borough, Bergen County, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2000% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)13,69211,6419,84778.23%66.60%55.13%Black or African American alone (NH)2223755031.27%2.15%2.82%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)1317120.07%0.10%0.07%Asian alone (NH)1,9152,5993,08110.94%14.87%17.25%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)1320.01%0.02%0.01%Other race alone (NH)924930.05%0.14%0.52%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1882404421.07%1.37%2.47%Hispanic or Latino (any race)1,4632,5803,8838.36%14.76%21.74%Total17,50317,47917,863 100.00%100.00%100.00%

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Dumont had a population of 17,863. The median age was 42.6 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.8 males.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 6,408 households in Dumont, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 57.4% were married-couple households, 13.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 6,572 housing units, of which 2.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.8%.

2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 17,479 people, 6,364 households, and 4,678 families in the borough. The population density was . There were 6,542 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 75.91% (13,268) White, 2.55% (445) Black or African American, 0.18% (32) Native American, 14.99% (2,620) Asian, 0.02% (3) Pacific Islander, 4.06% (709) from other races, and 2.30% (402) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.76% (2,580) of the population.

Of the 6,364 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18; 58.2% were married couples living together; 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.5% were non-families. Of all households, 23.4% were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.27.

22.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.1 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $82,286 (with a margin of error of +/− $5,515) and the median family income was $93,125 (+/− $6,828). Males had a median income of $62,065 (+/− $8,065) versus $45,965 (+/− $4,364) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $33,518 (+/− $1,909). About 2.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over., United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 18, 2012.

Same-sex couples headed 25 households in 2010, an increase from the 20 counted in 2000.Lipman, Harvy; and Sheingold, Dave. "North Jersey sees 30% growth in same-sex couples", The Record, August 14, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 3, 2013. Accessed December 1, 2014.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 17,503 people, 6,370 households, and 4,758 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 6,465 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 83.77% White, 1.49% African American, 0.10% Native American, 10.96% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.36% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Dumont borough, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 6, 2012., United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 6, 2012.

There were 6,370 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $65,490, and the median income for a family was $73,880. Males had a median income of $47,402 versus $35,331 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,489. About 2.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over. Parks and recreation Dumont has four major parks in the borough. Memorial Park is located on the east side of Dumont. It is made up of five ballparks, one tennis court, a basketball court, and a pavilion. The park is used throughout the year mostly for Little League and Dumont High School Baseball. During the summer Memorial Park is used for the Dumont Summer Recreation Program. Another park in Dumont is Twin Boro Field, located on the opposite side of the borough. Twin Boro is a huge field that is used for recreational football and soccer. There is also a softball field that is used for the Dumont Men's Softball League. Right next to Twin Boro is Gina's Field which consists of two girls' softball fields and a playground. To the right of Twin Boro Field is the Dumont Swim Club. The Swim Club's parking lot doubles as a roller hockey rink for Dumont's Hockey League and also applies for free ice cream. Memorial Park and Twin Boro Fields are two of the largest parks in Dumont.Parks and Playgrounds, Borough of Dumont. Accessed January 23, 2023. Near the center of the town is Fred Triplett Park, it has a playground and is dedicated to Frederick Triplett, a soldier killed in 1944 during World War II. Across the street is the fourth major park, Dawn M. Totten Memorial Field, which has a small playground and a softball field used by Dumont Girls Softball.

Dumont recreational sports programs include Dumont Little League, Dumont Girls Softball, Dumont Football, Dumont Soccer, Dumont Basketball, Dumont Roller Hockey, and the Dumont Swim Team.

Some annual events conducted in the borough include Dumont Day, held in early September, Octoberfest, held in early October, The Dumont Winter Festival, held in December and an annual Memorial Day Parade and celebration held in May.

Government

Local government