DunkirkEconomy & Jobs
$46,339 is the median household income in Dunkirk (1.2× below Jay County median $54,969; 1.6× below Indiana median $71,957), with homes at a median value of $81,100. The surrounding county supports 2,840 jobs (avg $46,641).
- $54,691 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Indiana $69,524).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $46,339 — below the Indiana median ($66,219). Poverty rate 22.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 58% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $5,650 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $309,004 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $54,691 (vs Indiana $69,524) |
| Median Household Income | $46,339 (vs Indiana $66,219) |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.9% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 3% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,840 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $132,455,818 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $46,641 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 3,156,740 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (4)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Pct Walked | 3.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12