Dumont, New Jersey facts for kids
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Dumont, New Jersey
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Entering Dumont
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Location of Dumont in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Dumont, New Jersey
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 Dumont, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Dumont, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Dumont, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | July 20, 1891 | |
| Named for | Dumont Clarke | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.15% | |
| Area rank | 415th of 565 in state 50th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,863 | |
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18,234 | |
| • Rank | 146th of 566 in state 17th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 9,165.2/sq mi (3,538.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 41st of 566 in state 12th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07628
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400318400 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885197 | |
Dumont is a small town called a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It's a great place to live! In 2020, about 17,863 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010.
Dumont was first created on July 20, 1891. It was first known as the Borough of Schraalenburgh. This happened after people voted for it. The town was formed from parts of Harrington Township and Palisades Township. In 1898, the name changed to Dumont. This was to honor Dumont Clarke, who was the town's first mayor.
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Geography of Dumont
Dumont is about 1.95 square miles (5.06 km2) in total size. Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
Dumont is surrounded by other towns in Bergen County. These include Bergenfield, Cresskill, Demarest, Haworth, New Milford, and Oradell.
Dumont's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 643 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,783 | 177.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,537 | 42.3% | |
| 1930 | 5,861 | 131.0% | |
| 1940 | 7,556 | 28.9% | |
| 1950 | 13,013 | 72.2% | |
| 1960 | 18,882 | 45.1% | |
| 1970 | 20,155 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 18,334 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 17,187 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 17,503 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 17,479 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 17,863 | 2.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 18,234 | 4.3% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 17,479 people living in Dumont. There were 6,364 households. A household is a group of people living together. The population density was about 8,814.7 per square mile (3,403.4/km2). This means many people live in a small area.
Most people in Dumont were White (75.91%). About 14.99% were Asian. About 14.76% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.2%) had children under 18. Most households (58.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.75 people. The average family had 3.27 people.
About 22.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 41.8 years. This means half the people were older and half were younger.
The average income for a household was about $82,286 in 2010. The average income for a family was about $93,125. A small number of families (2.5%) lived below the poverty line.
Parks and Fun Things to Do
Dumont has four main parks for everyone to enjoy.
Memorial Park
Memorial Park is on the east side of Dumont. It has five baseball fields. There is also a tennis court and a basketball court. A pavilion is available for gatherings. This park is used a lot for Little League and high school baseball. In the summer, the Dumont Summer Recreation Program uses it.
Twin Boro Field and Gina's Field
Twin Boro Field is on the other side of town. It is a large field used for football and soccer. There is also a softball field for the Men's Softball League. Right next to Twin Boro is Gina's Field. This park has two softball fields for girls and a playground.
Dumont Swim Club and Other Parks
Next to Twin Boro Field is the Dumont Swim Club. Its parking lot turns into a roller hockey rink for the Dumont Hockey League. Fred Triplett Park is near the town center. It has a playground and honors a soldier from World War II. Dawn M. Totten Memorial Field is also nearby. It has a small playground and a softball field for Dumont Girls Softball.
Sports and Events
Dumont offers many sports programs. These include Little League, Girls Softball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Roller Hockey, and a Swim Team.
The town also hosts fun yearly events. These include Dumont Day in September. There's also Octoberfest in October. The Dumont Winter Festival is in December. And a Memorial Day Parade and celebration happens in May.
Schools in Dumont
The Dumont Public Schools teach students from pre-kindergarten up to twelfth grade. In the 2020–21 school year, about 2,540 students attended the five schools. There was about one teacher for every 12 students.
The schools in Dumont are:
- Grant School: For grades K-5, opened in 1911.
- Honiss School: For grades K-8, opened in 1955.
- Lincoln School: For grades K-5, opened in 1911.
- Selzer School: For grades PreK-8, opened in 1960.
- Dumont High School: For grades 9-12, opened in 1932.
Students in Bergen County can also attend special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They have campuses in Hackensack, Teterboro, and Paramus. Students must apply to get into these schools.
Getting Around Dumont
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Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Dumont had about 47.96 miles (77.18 km) of roads. Most of these roads are kept up by the town itself. A smaller part is maintained by Bergen County.
The most important road in Dumont is County Route 505. This road, also called Knickerbocker Road, runs along the eastern edge of Dumont. Other main roads in town include Madison Avenue and Washington Avenue.
Public Transportation
You can use NJ Transit buses to travel from Dumont. The 166 and 167 bus routes go to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. The 186 bus goes to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. There are also local bus routes, the 753 and 772.
Famous People from Dumont
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Dumont.
- Harvey A. Allen (1818–1882), a U.S. Army officer.
- Joe Azelby (born 1962), a professional football player and businessman.
- Graham Clarke (born 1970), a children's entertainer.
- Rich Edson (born 1981), a reporter for Fox News Channel.
- Joe Ferriero (born 1957), a former local politician.
- Olivia Goldsmith (1949–2004), author of The First Wives Club.
- Michale Graves (born 1975), former singer of the band The Misfits.
- John "Beatz" Holohan (born 1974), drummer for the band Bayside.
- Tim Jeffs (born 1965), former guitar player for the band White Zombie.
- Sean Lissemore (born 1987), a defensive end for the San Diego Chargers.
- Eddie Miller (1895–1965), a race car driver.
- Samantha Monahan (born 1988), a professional soccer player.
- Thomas Nozkowski (1944–2019), a modern painter.
- Jerry Palmieri (born 1958), a football strength and conditioning coach.
- Bob Papa (born 1964), the play-by-play voice for the New York Giants.
- Bob Price (born 1955), a former Canadian football coach.
- Geoff Rickly (born 1979), lead singer of the band Thursday.
- Larry Rosen (1940–2015), a music producer and engineer.
- Jacob Westervelt (1794–1881), a former New York City Sheriff.
- John T. Wright (c. 1926–1976), the first African-American council member in Bergen County.
See also
In Spanish: Dumont (Nueva Jersey) para niños
