This list includes 14 Cities and Towns in New Jersey that start with D, from “Deal” to “Dunellen”. They range from seaside boroughs to suburban and small-city centers across the state. Use this list if you’re a resident, traveler, real-estate shopper, student, or researcher.
Cities and Towns in New Jersey that start with D are incorporated municipalities with distinct local governments and community histories. For example, Deal is a Jersey Shore borough known for its beachfront community and seasonal attractions.
Below you’ll find the table with Municipality, State, and Population (2020, U.S. Census).
Municipality: The official name of each city or town, helping you find its government page, map, and local services.
State: Always listed as New Jersey so you know the jurisdiction and can compare similarly named places nationwide.
Population (2020, U.S. Census): Shows residents counted in the 2020 census and helps you assess community size and trends.
Cities and Towns in New Jersey that start with D
| Name | Country | Type | Population (2020 Census; Source) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal | United States | Borough | 5,186 (2020 Census) |
| Demarest | United States | Borough | 4,881 (2020 Census) |
| Delaware Township | United States | Township | 4,563 (2020 Census) |
| Delanco | United States | Township | 4,283 (2020 Census) |
| Delran | United States | Township | 16,896 (2020 Census) |
| Deptford | United States | Township | 31,977 (2020 Census) |
| Dennis | United States | Township | 6,467 (2020 Census) |
| Denville | United States | Township | 16,635 (2020 Census) |
| Dover | United States | Town | 18,157 (2020 Census) |
| Dover (Ocean County) – none | United States | N/A | N/A |
| Downe | United States | Township | 1,699 (2020 Census) |
| Dumont | United States | Borough | 17,479 (2020 Census) |
| Dunellen | United States | Borough | 7,227 (2020 Census) |
| Deerfield | United States | Township | 2,285 (2020 Census) |
Descriptions
Deal
Monmouth County; small oceanfront borough known for its beachfront and large Orthodox Jewish community, popular for seasonal visitors.
Demarest
Bergen County; leafy suburb noted for historic Victorian homes and a preserved downtown near the New Jersey Highlands.
Delaware Township
Hunterdon County; rural township along the Delaware River with scenic farmland and historic bridges.
Delanco
Burlington County; riverside township on the Delaware River with a small historic downtown and ferry history.
Delran
Burlington County; suburban township on the Delaware River known for parks and easy access to Philadelphia-area roads.
Deptford
Gloucester County; suburban shopping hub home to Deptford Mall and a long commercial corridor along Route 41.
Dennis
Cape May County; coastal township with barrier-island access and popular shore communities nearby.
Denville
Morris County; “Hub of Morris County” at a crossroads of highways, with lakes and a bustling downtown.
Dover
Morris County; historic mill and industrial town with a diverse population and a revitalizing downtown.
Dover (Ocean County) – none
N/A
Downe
Cumberland County; rural bayfront township with marshes and a quiet, small-community character.
Dumont
Bergen County; densely settled suburb with commuter rail access and active local schools and parks.
Dunellen
Middlesex County; nicknamed “The Railroad Town,” centered on its historic train station and compact downtown.
Deerfield
Cumberland County; agricultural township with open farmland and a low-density, rural community.
