Demographics & People — Dunkirk, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,760 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,100 |
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| Median Age | 43.5 |
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| Total Households | 818 |
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| Family Households | 451 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0793 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,678 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 828 |
| Other groups | 304 |
| Irish | 231 |
| English | 211 |
| German | 174 |
| American | 150 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| Russian | 52 |
| European | 28 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 24 |
Language
| English Only | 1,619 |
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| Spanish | 37 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,676 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 84 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,340 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dunkirk, Indiana.
