Dunkirk, IN Demographics

A map of Dunkirk's Population by Race

Dunkirk, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,861, a large decrease from the 2,164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunkirk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunkirk has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dunkirk, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 12.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunkirk is ranked the 242nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dunkirk was ranked the 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunkirk's White Population

1,738 residents of Dunkirk, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunkirk is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Dunkirk ranks 187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Dunkirk's population has decreased from 93.9% to 93.4%.

Dunkirk is more White than neighboring Redkey (93% White), Pennville (80.6% White), Eaton (88.5% White), and Hartford City (92.8% White). Dunkirk is less White than neighboring Albany (95% White).

Dunkirk's Black Population

8 residents of Dunkirk, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunkirk is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Dunkirk ranks 337th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Black residents' share of Dunkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Dunkirk is more Black than neighboring Redkey (0% Black), Albany (0.1% Black), Pennville (0% Black), and Eaton (0% Black). Dunkirk is less Black than neighboring Hartford City (0.7% Black).

Dunkirk's Asian Population

4 residents of Dunkirk, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunkirk is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Dunkirk ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Dunkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Dunkirk is more Asian than neighboring Redkey (0% Asian), and Hartford City (0% Asian). Dunkirk is less Asian than neighboring Albany (0.5% Asian), Pennville (1.1% Asian), and Eaton (0.3% Asian).

Dunkirk's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Dunkirk, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunkirk is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Dunkirk ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Dunkirk is less Hispanic than neighboring Redkey (5.8% Hispanic), Albany (2.8% Hispanic), Pennville (3.9% Hispanic), Eaton (5% Hispanic), and Hartford City (4% Hispanic).

Dunkirk's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dunkirk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunkirk is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunkirk ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dunkirk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redkey (0.2% Native American/Other), Pennville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hartford City (0.4% Native American/Other).

Dunkirk's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Dunkirk, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunkirk is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dunkirk ranks 306th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunkirk's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.3%.

Dunkirk is more Multiracial than neighboring Redkey (1% Multiracial), Albany (1.6% Multiracial), and Hartford City (2.1% Multiracial). Dunkirk is less Multiracial than neighboring Pennville (14.1% Multiracial), and Eaton (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.