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Map highlighting Dumont's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey.

Dumont a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The population was 17,503 at the 2000 census.

Dumont was formed in July 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. Shortly after its creation, its name was changed to Dumont in honor of the late Dumont Clarke, a prominent resident and first principal of the high school.[1]

Geography

Dumont is located at 40°56′43″N 73°59′36″W / 40.94528°N 73.99333°W / 40.94528; -73.99333Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.945173, -73.993425)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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.

Government

Local government

The Mayor of the Borough of Dumont is Matthew McHale. Members of the Dumont Borough Council are Eric Abrahamsen (2006), Martin Caspare (2006, for unexpired term ending 2008), Carl Manna, Robert McQuade (2006), Harry Stylianou (2006, for unexpired term ending 2007) and Ellen Zamechansky.[2]

On Election Day, November 7, 2006, Democratic Party incumbents swept all four open council seats. Eric Abrahamsen and Robert McQuade both won reelection to a second term in office. Harry Stylianou was elected to complete the balance of a term expiring in 2007, and Martin Caspare was elected to finish a term completing in 2008.[3][4]

Federal, state and county representation

Dumont is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 39th Legislative District.[5]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).[6][7] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[8][9]

For the 2024–2025 session, the 39th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Holly Schepisi (R, River Vale) and in the General Assembly by Robert Auth (R, Old Tappan) and John V. Azzariti (R, Saddle River).[10] Template:NJ Governor

Bergen County is governed by a directly elected County Executive, with legislative functions performed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024, the county executive is James J. Tedesco III (D, Paramus), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026.[11]

Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale, 2025),[12] Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson, 2025),[13] Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee, 2026),[14] Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah, 2025),[15] Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield, 2026),[16] Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington, 2024)[17] and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes, 2024).[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale, 2026),[26][27] Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood, 2024)[28][29] and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill, 2026).[30][31][21][32]

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.[33]

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%.[34]

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 alternative high school (grades 9-12) at 344 Washington Ave. (Dumont) offers specialized education for non-traditional students (founded 2001).

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.

References

  1. ^ "History of Bergen County" Vol. 1, p. 348
  2. ^ Dumont Borough Hall: Mayor and Borough Council, accessed May 17, 2006
  3. ^ Dumont Election guide, The Record (Bergen County), November 1, [2006]]
  4. ^ Dumont election results, The Record (Bergen County), November 8, [2006]]
  5. ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 56, accessed August 30, 2006
  6. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  7. ^ Biography, Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Josh now lives in Wyckoff, New Jersey with Marla, his wife who was a federal prosecutor, and their two young children, Ellie and Ben."
  8. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  9. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  10. ^ Legislative Roster for District 39, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2024.
  11. ^ County Executive, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  12. ^ Vice Chairman Commissioner Chairman Thomas J. Sullivan, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  13. ^ Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Germaine M. Ortiz, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  14. ^ Commissioner Chair Pro Tempore Dr. Joan M. Voss, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  15. ^ Commissioner Mary J. Amoroso, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  16. ^ Cattafi, Kristie. "Democrats pick Bergenfield councilman to fill vacancy on Bergen County commissioners board", The Record, March 13, 2023. Accessed March 16, 2023. "A Democratic councilman from Bergenfield will be sworn in as a Bergen County commissioner Wednesday night, filling a vacancy on the governing body for almost 1 million residents. Rafael Marte will serve until Dec. 31, taking on the unexpired term left by former Commissioner Ramon Hache, a Democrat who resigned last week to lead the Ridgewood YMCA as its chief executive officer."
  17. ^ Commissioner Steven A. Tanelli, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  18. ^ Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  19. ^ Board of County Commissioners, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  20. ^ 2022 County Data Sheet, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  21. ^ a b 2022 County and Municipal Directory, Bergen County, New Jersey, March 2022. Accessed January 30, 2023.
  22. ^ Bergen County November 8, 2022 General Election Statement of Vote, Bergen County, New Jersey Clerk, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.
  23. ^ Bergen County Statement of Vote November 2, 2021 Official results, Bergen County, New Jersey, updated November 17, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.
  24. ^ Precinct Summary Results Report - Combined 2020 Bergen County General Election - November 3, 2020 Official Results, Bergen County, New Jersey, December 3, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.
  25. ^ Bergen County November 5, 2019 General Election Statement of Vote, Bergen County, New Jersey Clerk, updated December 10, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.
  26. ^ About the Clerk, Bergen County Clerk. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  27. ^ Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  28. ^ Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Sheriff's Office. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  29. ^ Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  30. ^ Michael R. Dressler, Bergen County Surrogate's Court. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  31. ^ Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  32. ^ Constitutional Officers, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023.
  33. ^ "County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," dated April 1, 2006
  34. ^ 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety: Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004

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