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Dunlap

Indiana · 6,442 residents · 4.907 sq mi
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Dunlap has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,439. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,442
+9%since 2000
from 5,887 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,313 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Dunlap
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,439
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,273
+33%since 2000
from $19,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
9.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,318)
Black2.9%(168)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(274)
Asian0.9%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(1,175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(4,685)
Black2.5%(162)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(1,254)
Asian1.1%(68)
Other3.7%(237)
Diversity Score53.1%(3,420)
Diversity Score
53
+166%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunlap, Indiana?

Dunlap, Indiana has about 6,442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunlap, Indiana?

The typical household in Dunlap, Indiana earns about $67,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunlap, Indiana expensive?

In Dunlap, Indiana, the median home is worth about $148,900, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Dunlap, Indiana?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dunlap, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunlap, Indiana?

About 7.2% of people in Dunlap, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunlap, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunlap, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 737 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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