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Dunlap, TN
City in Sequatchie County, Tennessee.
Population
5,678
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
526
ZIP codes
0
Dunlap and its ZIP codes
Dunlap at a glance
- Dunlap is about 3.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,589 a year, 34% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,100 (33% below Tennessee) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Dunlap, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunlap, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,589
Poverty rate
34.3%
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (332), Irish Americans (286), German Americans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sequatchie County. PPP loans are for Dunlap.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,514
3,537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,032
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $9,300 per person
How people get to work
Dunlap, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunlap, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
63.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunlap, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Dunlap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmerTown | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| Griffith CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Flat Top MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 17.3 |
| Mowbray MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.2 |
| Lone OakCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Falling WaterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5 |
| Gruetli-LaagerCity | 14 mi | 12.7 |
| Powells CrossroadsTown | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Soddy-DaisyCity | 15 mi | 23.2 |
| WhitwellCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| WaldenTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Signal MountainTown | 16 mi | 8.4 |
| Middle ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.8 |
| Sale CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 30.1 |
| Beersheba SpringsTown | 17 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunlap, TN in?
- Dunlap is in Sequatchie County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Dunlap, TN?
- About 5,678 people live in Dunlap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunlap?
- Nearby places include Palmer (10 mi), Griffith Creek (11 mi), Flat Top Mountain (11 mi), Mowbray Mountain (11 mi), Lone Oak (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023