Dunellen, New Jersey

Dunellen (/dʌ.nɛl.ən/) is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located within the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,637, an increase of 410 (+5.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,227, which in turn reflected an increase of 404 (+5.9%) from the 6,823 counted in the 2000 census.

Dunellen, New Jersey
Nickname: 
"The Railroad Town"
Motto(s): 
"Small Enough to Know You, Large Enough to Serve You."
Location of Dunellen in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of Dunellen, New Jersey
Dunellen
Location in Middlesex County
Dunellen
Location in New Jersey
Dunellen
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40.590294°N 74.465652°W / 40.590294; -74.465652
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
IncorporatedOctober 28, 1887
Named forDunellen station
Government
  TypeBorough
  BodyBorough Council
  MayorJason F. Cilento (R, term ends December 31, 2023)
  AdministratorWilliam M. Robins
  Municipal clerkWilliam M. Robins
Area
  Total1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2)
  Land1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.00%
  Rank495th of 565 in state
23rd of 25 in county
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total7,637
  Estimate 
(2022)
7,575
  Rank305th of 565 in state
21st of 25 in county
  Density7,191.1/sq mi (2,776.5/km2)
   Rank65th of 565 in state
4th of 25 in county
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08812
Area code(s)732 and 908
FIPS code3402318490
GNIS feature ID0885198
Websitewww.dunellen-nj.gov

Dunellen was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 28, 1887, when it broke away from Piscataway Township, based on the results of a referendum held on March 23, 1886. Dunellen's incorporation was confirmed on April 15, 1914. The borough was named for the Dunellen station of the Central Railroad of New Jersey.

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