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Dunkirk, IN
City in Jay County, Indiana.
Population
1,861
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,584
ZIP codes
0
Dunkirk and its ZIP codes
Dunkirk at a glance
- Dunkirk is about 8.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,339, 36% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,100 (63% below Indiana) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Dunkirk, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunkirk, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,339
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$81,100
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.9%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (239), German Americans (191), Scottish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jay County. PPP loans are for Dunkirk.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,723
6,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,068 per person
How people get to work
Dunkirk, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunkirk, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
212
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunkirk, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Dunkirk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedkeyTown | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| MillgroveCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| AlbanyTown | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| EatonTown | 8.8 mi | 3.7 |
| PennvilleTown | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Hartford CityCity | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| RidgevilleTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Parker CityTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PortlandCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| MontpelierCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| SelmaTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmlandTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunkirk, IN in?
- Dunkirk is in Jay County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Dunkirk, IN?
- About 1,861 people live in Dunkirk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunkirk?
- Nearby places include Redkey (3.3 mi), Millgrove (4.3 mi), Albany (4.4 mi), Fairview (5.1 mi), Eaton (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023