Dunkirk is a lower-income small town of 1,861 with home prices 2.7× below the Indiana median.
With 1,861 residents, Dunkirk sits in Blackford County, Indiana as a small civic unit. Median household income is $46,339.
Definition and scope
Dunkirk sits within Blackford County, Indiana, one of Indiana's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3.
Who lives here
Dunkirk has approximately 1,861 residents. The median age is 43.5 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $81,100.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 93.4%
- Black or African American: 0.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
- Asian: 0.2%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Dunkirk is $46,339. Poverty rate stands at 22.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.9%. Educational attainment: 6.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Dunkirk:
- Public schools: 1
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
Getting around
For air travel, residents typically use Smith Field. Federal court business routes through Blackford County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Connersville, Indiana.
Geography and climate
Dunkirk sits at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.
References
- Indiana State Authority — state-level reference for Indiana.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.