Dunellen, New Jersey
Dunellen: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
Dunellen is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,227 and a population density of 2,627 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,141 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Dunellen
| Population : | 7,141 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 08812 |
| Area : | 2.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:49:40 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,596 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dunellen is located at 40°35'21"N 74°28'19"W (40.5892700, -74.4718200). It has 3 neighbors: Middlesex, Piscataway and Plainfield.
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Dunellen has 3 neighbours.
- Middlesex borough in New Jersey, USA
- Piscataway township in New Jersey, United States
- Plainfield A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dunellen decreased by 1.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,227 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,243 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,265 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,281 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,289 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,286 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,264 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,263 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,236 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,202 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,141 | -0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Dunellen (3)
People born in Dunellen, including Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey Randolph Perkins, baseball player Bob Maier, football coach, football player Matt Nagy, .
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Schools in Dunellen
College & universities near Dunellen, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455202 | American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education | Piscataway (NJ) | 08854 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dunellen, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Dunellen
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dunellen Post Office | Dunellen (NJ) | 08812 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dunellen distances to largest New Jersey cities
