Dunellen borough is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Dunellen borough has a 2024 population of 8,799. Dunellen borough is currently growing at a rate of 7.62% annually and its population has increased by 15.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,617 in 2020.
The average household income in Dunellen borough is $114,120 with a poverty rate of 23.05%. The median age in Dunellen borough is 41.7 years: 36.5 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dunellen borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,834 | 36.75% |
| Other race | 2,288 | 29.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,248 | 16.18% |
| Asian | 885 | 11.48% |
| Black or African American | 456 | 5.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,471 | 3.11 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 1,497 | 3.52 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 580 | 1.31 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 275 | 3.84 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 119 | 5.13 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
3.6
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 595 | 11.49% |
| Associates Degree | 419 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,201 | 23.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 349 | 6.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,608 | 31.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 4.83% |
| Some College | 757 | 14.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 1,917 | 610 |
| Hispanic | 1,993 | 1,314 | 122 |
| Other Race | 1,532 | 1,044 | 72 |
| Asian | 653 | 653 | 566 |
| 2+ Races | 458 | 297 | 170 |
| Black | 362 | 313 | 115 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,813 | $93,973 | $33,939 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,615 | $105,417 | $171,065 |
| High School Graduate | $32,813 | $36,975 | $16,266 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,722 | $29,045 | $46,161 |
| Overall | $45,707 | $51,493 | $29,250 |
| Some College | $51,088 | $53,906 | $28,900 |
$45,707
Average Earnings
$51,493
Average Male
$29,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.54% of Dunellen borough residents speak only English, while 54.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,473 | 1,349 | 38.84% |
| Other | 2,288 | 669 | 29.24% |
| Multiple | 1,245 | 644 | 51.73% |
| Asian | 885 | 176 | 19.89% |
| White | 2,597 | 135 | 5.2% |
| Black | 456 | 104 | 22.81% |
23.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.67%
Male Poverty Rate
19.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dunellen borough is Multiple, with 51.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dunellen borough is White, with 5.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.27% |
| High School | 21.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.39% |
| Some College | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 64.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.33% |
| Male Employed | 11.76% |
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,201 | $128,764 |
| Households | $84,789 | $114,120 |
| Married Families | $103,355 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,370 | $61,613 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
245
Number of Veterans
245
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| Vietnam | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 8.41% |
| Black | 24 | 6.52% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.89%
Born in Dunellen borough
62.02%
Native Born
37.98%
Foreign Born
14.67%
Non Citizen
23.32%
Naturalized
62.02% of Dunellen borough residents were born in the United States, with 50.89% having been born in New Jersey. 14.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,914 | 623 | 5.52% |
| 2028 | 11,291 | 623 | 5.84% |
| 2027 | 10,668 | 623 | 6.2% |
| 2026 | 10,045 | 623 | 6.61% |
| 2025 | 9,422 | 623 | 7.08% |
| 2024 | 8,799 | 623 | 7.62% |
| 2023 | 8,176 | 623 | 8.25% |
| 2022 | 7,553 | -34 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 7,587 | -30 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 7,617 | 422 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 7,195 | -34 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 7,229 | -28 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 7,257 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 7,259 | -24 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 7,283 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 7,285 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 7,277 | 16 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 7,261 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,239 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,217 | 0 | 0% |