Dumont, New Jersey
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Dumont a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The population was 17,503 at the 2000 census.
Dumont was formed on July 20, 1894, as the Borough of Schraalenburgh from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township, at the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. On June 13, 1898, the borough's name was changed to Dumont in honor of the late Dumont Clarke, a prominent resident and first principal of the high school.[1][2]
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[edit] Geography
Dumont is located at (40.945173, -73.993425)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 5,861 |
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| 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% | |
| Est. 2005 | 17,474 | [3] | -0.2% |
| Population 1930 - 1990[4] | |||
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 17,503 people, 6,370 households, and 4,758 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,396.0/km² (8,812.6/mi²). There were 6,465 housing units at an average density of 1,254.3/km² (3,255.1/mi²). 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. 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.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
The Mayor of the Borough of Dumont is Matthew McHale (term ends December 31, 2007). Members of the Dumont Borough Council are Eric Abrahamsen (2009), Martin Caspare (2008), Carl Manna (2008), Robert McQuade (2009), Harry Stylianou (2007) and Ellen Zamechansky (2007).[5]
On Election Day, November 7, 2006, Democratic Party incumbents swept all four open council seats. Eric Abrahamsen (3,002 votes) and Robert McQuade (3,084) both won reelection to a second term in office, defeating Republicans Frank Polise (2,219) and Robert Zeitlinger (2,172). Two councilmembers appointed to their seats on an interim basis won election to serve the balance of the terms in office, with Harry Stylianou (3,039) elected to complete the balance of a term expiring in 2007, defeating Carl Van Tobel (2,173), and Martin Caspare (3,289) elected to finish a term completing in 2008, defeating Alan Worner (1,899).[6][7][8]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Dumont is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 39th Legislative District.[9]
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, covering the northern portions of Bergen County, Passaic County and Sussex County and all of Warren County, is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 39th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Gerald Cardinale (R, Cresskill) and in the Assembly by John E. Rooney (R, Emerson) and Charlotte Vandervalk (R, Westwood). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).
Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D). The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge), Vice-Chairman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford), Julie O'Brien (D) and Connie Wagner (D).
Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Mike Dressler (D, Cresskill) County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R).
[edit] Politics
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 17,571 in Dumont, there were 10,030 registered voters (57.1% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 1,792 (17.9% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,575 (15.7% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 6,661 (66.4% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were two voters registered to other parties.[10]
On the national level, Dumont is almost evenly balanced. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 50% of the vote here, edging Republican George W. Bush, who received around 49%.[11]
[edit] Education
The Dumont Public Schools serve students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are Grant School (K-5) with 418 students and 30 instructional staff (founded 1911), Honiss School (K-8) with 715 students and 53 instructional staff (founded 1955), Lincoln School (K-5) with 204 students and 17 instructional staff (founded 1911), Selzer School (K-8) with 556 students and 60 instructional staff (founded 1960) and Dumont High School with 766 students and 61 instructional staff (founded 1932).
Newbury Academy is a private alternative high school for students in grades 9-12, that provides a safe, attentive environment for students who experience difficulties in traditional school settings.
 Dumont High School |
 Grant School |
 Lincoln School |
 Honiss School |
 Selzer School |
[edit] Sources
- "History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
- "Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
[edit] References
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 76 re Dumont, p. 86 re Schraalenburgh.
- ^ "History of Bergen County" Vol. 1, p. 348
- ^ Census data for Dumont, United States Census Bureau, accessed March 1, 2007
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, accessed March 1, 2007
- ^ Dumont Mayor & Council, accessed December 17, 2006
- ^ Dumont Election guide, The Record (Bergen County), November 1, 2006
- ^ Dumont election results, The Record (Bergen County), November 8, 2006
- ^ Bergen County 2006 General Election Results, accessed February 1, 2007
- ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 56, accessed August 30, 2006
- ^ "County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," dated April 1, 2006
- ^ 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety: Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004
[edit] External links
- Dumont's Municipal Website
- Dumont Public Schools
- Dumont Public Schools's 2005-06 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Dumont Public Schools
- Dumont Fire Department
- Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- Dumont Public Library
- Dumont Chamber of Commerce
- Midbergen Communities Website (unofficial)
- Dumont Online (unofficial)
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
