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Dunkirk, IN


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Dunkirk, Indiana

Dunkirk, Indiana, in Jay county, is 15 miles NE of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 65 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 2,646.

The People and Families of Dunkirk

In Dunkirk, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunkirk had a median family income of $38,220.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dunkirk gave more campaign money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dunkirk Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Dunkirk. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Dunkirk is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Dunkirk, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dunkirk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Dunkirk Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dunkirk Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Dunkirk, IN

Comparing Dunkirk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built22
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