Dunellen, NJ Demographics

A map of Dunellen's Population by Race

Dunellen, New Jersey had a population of 7,637 in 2020. It was 44.4% White, 8.8% Black, 5.6% Asian, 36.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dunellen, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Dunellen is the 214th most populous. 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's White Population

3,390 residents of Dunellen identify as White, or 44.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Dunellen slightly less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Dunellen is ranked #587 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dunellen is more White than neighboring North Plainfield (21.9% White), and Plainfield (6.2% White). Dunellen is less White than neighboring Middlesex (56.9% White), South Plainfield (47.6% White), and Watchung (66.7% White).

Dunellen's Black Population

669 residents of Dunellen identify as Black, or 8.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dunellen roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Dunellen is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dunellen is more Black than neighboring Middlesex (6.2% Black), and Watchung (4.8% Black). Dunellen is less Black than neighboring North Plainfield (19.2% Black), South Plainfield (10.3% Black), and Plainfield (34.9% Black).

Dunellen's Asian Population

430 residents of Dunellen identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dunellen roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Dunellen is ranked #239 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dunellen is more Asian than neighboring North Plainfield (4.7% Asian), and Plainfield (0.9% Asian). Dunellen is less Asian than neighboring Middlesex (7.9% Asian), South Plainfield (18.8% Asian), and Watchung (15.5% Asian).

Dunellen's Hispanic Population

2,820 residents of Dunellen identify as Hispanic, or 36.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dunellen larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Dunellen is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dunellen is more Hispanic than neighboring Middlesex (25.6% Hispanic), South Plainfield (18.7% Hispanic), and Watchung (8% Hispanic). Dunellen is less Hispanic than neighboring North Plainfield (50.6% Hispanic), and Plainfield (54.6% Hispanic).

Dunellen's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Dunellen identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dunellen roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Dunellen is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dunellen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Middlesex (0.5% Native American/Other), North Plainfield (1.1% Native American/Other), and Watchung (0.9% Native American/Other). Dunellen is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Plainfield (1.4% Native American/Other), and Plainfield (1.4% Native American/Other).

Dunellen's Multiracial Population

230 residents of Dunellen identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dunellen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Dunellen is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dunellen is more Multiracial than neighboring Middlesex (2.8% Multiracial), North Plainfield (2.5% Multiracial), and Plainfield (2.1% Multiracial). Dunellen is less Multiracial than neighboring South Plainfield (3.2% Multiracial), and Watchung (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.