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Dunkirk

Maryland · 2,431 residents · 6.586 sq mi
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Dunkirk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,750. Population has declined 8% since 2019. Median home value is $437,400. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
2,431
−8%since 2019
from 2,638 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 401 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+5%since 2019
from 43.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,685 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,476
+1%since 2019
from $52,723 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $434,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.1% in 2019
3.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+2%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(2,396)
Black2.7%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(89)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other1.8%(47)
Diversity Score21.6%(569)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,018)
Black6%(147)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(125)
Asian1.9%(47)
Other1.2%(29)
Diversity Score33.2%(806)
Diversity Score
33
+54%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
−2%since 2019
from 37.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Female
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Foreign born
7.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunkirk, Maryland?

Dunkirk, Maryland has about 2,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunkirk, Maryland?

The typical household in Dunkirk, Maryland earns about $135,750 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 $437,400.

How educated are people in Dunkirk, Maryland?

About 42.7% 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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