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Dunlap, TN


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Dunlap, Tennessee

Dunlap, Tennessee, in Sequatchie county, is 23 miles N of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 95 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 4,173.

The People and Families of Dunlap

In Dunlap, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunlap had a median family income of $34,542.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Dunlap residents, with $1,750. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dunlap Housing

In Dunlap, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Dunlap, 97% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Dunlap use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Dunlap Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dunlap, TN

Comparing Dunlap to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime46

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