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Dunkirk

Indiana · 2,362 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Dunkirk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,793. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,362
−11%since 2000
from 2,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,010 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
−2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dunkirk
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,793
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,066
+13%since 2000
from $15,128 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+17%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,588)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,306)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(29)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(94)
Diversity Score
4
+32%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunkirk, Indiana?

Dunkirk, Indiana has about 2,362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunkirk, Indiana?

The typical household in Dunkirk, Indiana earns about $32,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunkirk, Indiana expensive?

In Dunkirk, Indiana, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Dunkirk, Indiana?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dunkirk, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunkirk, Indiana?

About 21.1% of people in Dunkirk, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunkirk, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunkirk, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 312 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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