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Dunlap

Tennessee · 5,357 residents · 10.803 sq mi
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Dunlap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,880. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 9% 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 $117,700. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
5,357
+28%since 2000
from 4,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dunlap
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(334)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(318)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(363)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(357)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(354)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(698)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(648)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(614)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(652)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.4%(556)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.3%(337)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(126)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,880
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,341
+4%since 2000
from $17,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(4,099)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,719)
Black0.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(368)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other3.8%(202)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(110)
Guatemalan2%(104)
Ancestry
American16.8%(866)
Irish9.4%(487)
German6.6%(339)
English4.6%(239)
Italian2.7%(139)
French1.8%(92)
Finnish0.3%(17)
Polish0.3%(17)
Welsh0.3%(17)
Canadian0.3%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(15)
Scottish0.3%(15)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(941)
Married44%(1,016)
Widowed4.8%(111)
Divorced10.4%(240)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(534)
Married46.3%(1,127)
Widowed23%(561)
Divorced8.7%(213)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunlap, Tennessee?

Dunlap, Tennessee has about 5,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunlap, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dunlap, Tennessee earns about $37,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunlap, Tennessee expensive?

In Dunlap, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $117,700, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Dunlap, Tennessee?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dunlap, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunlap, Tennessee?

About 30.5% of people in Dunlap, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunlap, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunlap, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,626 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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