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Dunkirk

Maryland · 2,166 residents · 6.586 sq mi
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Dunkirk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,271. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $561,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,166
−7%since 2023
from 2,319 in 2023
2011 – 2024
329 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 352 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.1
+1%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20112024
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20242K
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$149,271
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,471 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
$69,770
−5%since 2023
from $73,466 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.382
+5%since 2023
from 0.362 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$561,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $557,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
94.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
5.3% rent
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+12%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,843)
Black4.9%(114)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(266)
Asian1.5%(34)
Other2.7%(62)
Diversity Score44%(1,020)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,722)
Black5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(270)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other1.8%(38)
Diversity Score43.7%(946)
44
−1%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.0 min
−8%since 2023
from 33.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
84.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
45.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
46.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunkirk, Maryland?

Dunkirk, Maryland has about 2,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunkirk, Maryland?

The typical household in Dunkirk, Maryland earns about $149,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunkirk, Maryland expensive?

In Dunkirk, Maryland, the median home is worth about $561,300.

How educated are people in Dunkirk, Maryland?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dunkirk, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunkirk, Maryland?

About 1.8% of people in Dunkirk, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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