Dunkirk, MD

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Dunkirk Overview

2,277
TOTAL POPULATION
1,271
MALE POPULATION
1,006
FEMALE POPULATION
126.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
79.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$64,176
PER CAPITA INCOME
$180,708
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$159,167
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
7.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,261
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dunkirk Zip Codes

Race in Dunkirk

The most populous races in Dunkirk are White / Caucasian (2,011 | 88.3%), Hispanic or Latino (214 | 9.4%), and Two or more Races (178 | 7.8%).
Race in Dunkirk
Race# Population% Population
Asian351.5%
Black / African American271.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2149.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,01188.3%
Two or more Races1787.8%
Some other Race261.1%
Total2,277100.0%

Ancestry in Dunkirk

The most populous ancestries reported in Dunkirk are German (334 | 14.7%), English (325 | 14.3%), Italian (298 | 13.1%), Irish (284 | 12.5%), and American (236 | 10.4%), together accounting for 64.9% of all Dunkirk residents.
Ancestry in Dunkirk
Ancestry# Population% Population
African70.3%
American23610.4%
Bhutanese180.8%
British200.9%
Canadian231.0%
Cuban592.6%
Czech200.9%
Czechoslovakian150.7%
Dutch391.7%
English32514.3%
European311.4%
French130.6%
French Canadian251.1%
German33414.7%
Greek110.5%
Hungarian100.4%
Irish28412.5%
Italian29813.1%
Korean351.5%
Lithuanian321.4%
Mexican863.8%
Norwegian80.4%
Polish853.7%
Puerto Rican100.4%
Scotch-Irish683.0%
Slovak120.5%
South American341.5%
Spaniard251.1%
Subsaharan African70.3%
Swedish130.6%
Welsh341.5%
West Indian70.3%
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Immigrants in Dunkirk

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dunkirk came from Europe (79 | 3.5%), Eastern Europe (59 | 2.6%), Russia (59 | 2.6%), Asia (44 | 1.9%), and Philippines (35 | 1.5%), together accounting for 12.1% of all Dunkirk residents.
Immigrants in Dunkirk
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa281.2%
Asia441.9%
Australia170.7%
Central America70.3%
Eastern Africa221.0%
Eastern Europe592.6%
England110.5%
Europe793.5%
Germany90.4%
Latin America70.3%
Mexico70.3%
Northern Africa60.3%
Northern Europe110.5%
Oceania170.7%
Philippines351.5%
Russia592.6%
South Eastern Asia351.5%
Western Asia90.4%
Western Europe90.4%
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Sex and Age in Dunkirk

Sex and Age in Dunkirk

The most populous age groups in Dunkirk are 15 to 19 Years (158 | 12.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (132 | 13.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (1.6%)62 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years97 (7.6%)25 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Years39 (3.1%)91 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Years158 (12.4%)64 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years46 (3.6%)57 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years107 (8.4%)31 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years75 (5.9%)47 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years69 (5.4%)106 (10.5%)
40 to 44 Years73 (5.7%)56 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years125 (9.8%)57 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years78 (6.1%)64 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years78 (6.1%)132 (13.1%)
60 to 64 Years74 (5.8%)88 (8.7%)
65 to 69 Years89 (7.0%)22 (2.2%)
70 to 74 Years75 (5.9%)40 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years19 (1.5%)47 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years24 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over25 (2.0%)17 (1.7%)
Total1,271 (100.0%)1,006 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dunkirk

Median Family Size in Dunkirk

The median family size in Dunkirk is 3.23 persons per family, with single female/mother families (17 | 2.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (30 | 4.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dunkirk
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple608 (92.8%)3.24
Single Male/Father30 (4.6%)2.43
Single Female/Mother17 (2.6%)4.24
Total Families655 (100.0%)3.23

Median Household Size in Dunkirk

The median household size in Dunkirk is 2.93 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17 | 2.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.24 persons per household. non-family households (121 | 15.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dunkirk
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple608 (78.3%)3.26
Single Male/Father30 (3.9%)2.83
Single Female/Mother17 (2.2%)4.24
Non-family121 (15.6%)1.12
Total Households776 (100.0%)2.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dunkirk

Out of a total of 776 households in Dunkirk, 655 (84.4%) are family households, while 121 (15.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 243, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 108.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dunkirk
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-108 (13.9%)
2-Person Households243 (31.3%)13 (1.7%)
3-Person Households129 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households179 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households88 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households16 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total655 (84.4%)121 (15.6%)

Female Fertility in Dunkirk

Fertility by Age in Dunkirk

Average fertility rate in Dunkirk is 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years9 (100.0%)67.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)21.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dunkirk

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dunkirk
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Dunkirk

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dunkirk
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)71.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)21.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dunkirk

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dunkirk
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Dunkirk

Income Overview in Dunkirk

Per Capita Income in Dunkirk is $64,176, while median incomes of families and households are $180,708 and $159,167 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,277$64,176
Median Family Income655$180,708
Mean Family Income655$199,306
Median Household Income776$159,167
Mean Household Income776$181,418
Income Deficit655$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,2777.22%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,27792.78¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,2770.31

Earnings by Sex in Dunkirk

Average Earnings in Dunkirk are $82,041, $81,760 for men and $88,125 for women, a difference of 7.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Dunkirk
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male827 (60.6%)$81,760
Female537 (39.4%)$88,125
Total1,364 (100.0%)$82,041

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dunkirk

The most common earnings brackets in Dunkirk are $100,000+ for men (321 | 38.8%) and $100,000+ for women (204 | 38.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dunkirk
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less34 (4.1%)59 (11.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99936 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99913 (1.6%)14 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)16 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99919 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)29 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99918 (2.2%)6 (1.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (2.8%)6 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99925 (3.0%)10 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99943 (5.2%)35 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)21 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99979 (9.6%)22 (4.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (3.1%)32 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999167 (20.2%)70 (13.0%)
$100,000+321 (38.8%)204 (38.0%)
Total827 (100.0%)537 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dunkirk

Average earnings in Dunkirk are $90,769 for men and $92,212 for women, a difference of 1.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,435, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $68,173. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $107,411, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $53,942.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dunkirk
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$68,173$107,411
College or Associate's Degree$98,854$100,887
Bachelor's Degree$106,635$53,942
Graduate Degree$116,435$96,500
Total$90,769$92,212

Family Income in Dunkirk

Family Income Brackets in Dunkirk

According to the Dunkirk family income data, there are 285 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Dunkirk
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999121.8%
$50,000 to $74,999223.4%
$75,000 to $99,999477.2%
$100,000 to $149,99915924.3%
$150,000 to $199,99913019.8%
$200,000+28543.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dunkirk

5-person families (80 | 12.2%) account for the highest median family income in Dunkirk with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (118 | 18.0%) have the highest median income of $74,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dunkirk
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families254 (38.8%)$132,885
3-Person Families118 (18.0%)$222,375
4-Person Families187 (28.5%)$182,042
5-Person Families80 (12.2%)$250,001
6-Person Families16 (2.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total655 (100.0%)$180,708

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dunkirk

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dunkirk
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners57 (8.7%)$0
1 Earner152 (23.2%)$122,778
2 Earners306 (46.7%)$214,792
3+ Earners140 (21.4%)$214,630
Total655 (100.0%)$180,708

Household Income in Dunkirk

Household Income Brackets in Dunkirk

With 285 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Dunkirk, accounting for 36.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Dunkirk
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99940.5%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999111.4%
$35,000 to $49,999344.4%
$50,000 to $74,999455.8%
$75,000 to $99,999617.9%
$100,000 to $149,99919525.1%
$150,000 to $199,99914118.2%
$200,000+28536.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dunkirk

The median household income in Dunkirk is $159,167, with the highest median household income of $197,667 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 350 households (45.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dunkirk
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years221 (28.5%)$181,375
45 to 64 Years350 (45.1%)$197,667
65+ Years205 (26.4%)$100,583
Total776 (100.0%)$159,167

Poverty in Dunkirk

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dunkirk

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)12 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (1.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dunkirk

According to the poverty statistics in Dunkirk, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)
5 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years110 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)
15 Years53 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years31 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years182 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years142 (100.0%)150 (92.6%)
45 to 54 Years203 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years152 (100.0%)214 (98.2%)
65 to 74 Years164 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)
75 Years and over68 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)
Total1,271 (100.0%)988 (98.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dunkirk

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dunkirk
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children325 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dunkirk

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dunkirk
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dunkirk

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dunkirk
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Dunkirk

Employment by Class of Employer in Dunkirk

Among the 1,240 employed individuals in Dunkirk, private company employees (627 | 50.6%), federal government employees (316 | 25.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (119 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dunkirk
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees62750.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)241.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)494.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1199.6%
Local Government Employees504.0%
State Government Employees463.7%
Federal Government Employees31625.5%
Unpaid Family Workers90.7%
Total1,240100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dunkirk

According to the labor force statistics for Dunkirk, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,865), 67.6% or 1,261 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 9 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 103 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.0% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years45 (31.3%)9 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Years103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years113 (92.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years214 (70.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years289 (89.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years201 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years101 (62.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years57 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,261 (67.6%)9 (0.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dunkirk

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dunkirk
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma163 (83.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree210 (71.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher653 (89.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,056 (83.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dunkirk

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dunkirk are Computers, Engineering & Science (177 | 14.6%), Community & Social Service (141 | 11.6%), Management (139 | 11.5%), Education Instruction & Library (129 | 10.6%), and Business & Financial (113 | 9.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dunkirk

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dunkirk, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (89.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Community & Social Service (92.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (91.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dunkirk
OccupationMaleFemale
Management73 (52.5%)66 (47.5%)
Business & Financial61 (54.0%)52 (46.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science140 (79.1%)37 (20.9%)
Computers & Mathematics67 (89.3%)8 (10.7%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science63 (68.5%)29 (31.5%)
Community & Social Service 11 (7.8%)130 (92.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (8.5%)118 (91.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating40 (71.4%)16 (28.6%)
Health Technologists40 (71.4%)16 (28.6%)
Total (Category)325 (51.9%)301 (48.1%)
Total (Overall)689 (56.9%)523 (43.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dunkirk are Food Preparation & Serving (71 | 5.9%), Personal Care & Service (62 | 5.1%), Security & Protection (37 | 3.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (37 | 3.0%), and Healthcare Support (21 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Dunkirk

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dunkirk, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dunkirk
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Security & Protection37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving38 (53.5%)33 (46.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total (Category)75 (39.3%)116 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)689 (56.9%)523 (43.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dunkirk are Office & Administration (121 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (75 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dunkirk

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dunkirk
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45 (60.0%)30 (40.0%)
Office & Administration66 (54.5%)55 (45.5%)
Total (Category)111 (56.6%)85 (43.4%)
Total (Overall)689 (56.9%)523 (43.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dunkirk are Construction & Extraction (89 | 7.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (69 | 5.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dunkirk

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dunkirk
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction85 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)154 (97.5%)4 (2.5%)
Total (Overall)689 (56.9%)523 (43.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dunkirk are Production (28 | 2.3%), and Transportation (13 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dunkirk

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dunkirk
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (39.3%)17 (60.7%)
Transportation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (58.5%)17 (41.5%)
Total (Overall)689 (56.9%)523 (43.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dunkirk

Employment Industries in Dunkirk

The major employment industries in Dunkirk include Public Administration (267 | 22.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (204 | 16.8%), Professional & Scientific (136 | 11.2%), Educational Services (123 | 10.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (80 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Dunkirk

Employment Industries by Sex in Dunkirk

The Dunkirk industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Administrative & Support (81.5%), and Educational Services (78.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dunkirk
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing30 (71.4%)12 (28.6%)
Wholesale Trade4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Retail Trade48 (84.2%)9 (15.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific90 (66.2%)46 (33.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (18.5%)22 (81.5%)
Educational Services27 (22.0%)96 (78.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance69 (33.8%)135 (66.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services47 (58.8%)33 (41.2%)
Public Administration165 (61.8%)102 (38.2%)
Total689 (56.9%)523 (43.1%)

Education in Dunkirk

School Enrollment in Dunkirk

The most common levels of schooling among the 637 students in Dunkirk are high school (214 | 33.6%), college / undergraduate (156 | 24.5%), and elementary school (123 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Dunkirk
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool193.0%
Kindergarten193.0%
Elementary School12319.3%
Middle School9915.5%
High School21433.6%
College / Undergraduate15624.5%
Graduate / Professional71.1%
Total637100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dunkirk

Out of a total of 637 students who are enrolled in schools in Dunkirk, 70 (11.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 567 (89.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (52.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 96 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dunkirk
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old104 (85.3%)18 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds116 (89.2%)14 (10.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds113 (89.7%)13 (10.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds25 (62.5%)15 (37.5%)
35 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total567 (89.0%)70 (11.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dunkirk

Business (232 | 26.4%), social sciences (117 | 13.3%), computers & mathematics (88 | 10.0%), science & technology (84 | 9.6%), and physical & health sciences (80 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 879 individuals in Dunkirk who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dunkirk
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8810.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural283.2%
Physical & Health Sciences809.1%
Psychology414.7%
Social Sciences11713.3%
Engineering404.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology849.6%
Business23226.4%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages424.8%
Liberal Arts & History313.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications202.3%
Arts & Humanities768.6%
Total879100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dunkirk

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dunkirk

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dunkirk are males with 2 vehicles (220, accounting for 30.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (181, making up 41.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dunkirk
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle42 (5.9%)18 (3.4%)
2 Vehicles220 (30.8%)181 (34.5%)
3 Vehicles213 (29.8%)156 (29.7%)
4 Vehicles117 (16.4%)66 (12.6%)
5 or more Vehicles123 (17.2%)104 (19.8%)
Total715 (100.0%)525 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dunkirk

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dunkirk are 45 to 59 minutes (223 commuters, 20.6%), 60 to 89 minutes (189 commuters, 17.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (128 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Dunkirk
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes272.5%
5 to 9 Minutes898.2%
10 to 14 Minutes363.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1049.6%
20 to 24 Minutes12811.8%
25 to 29 Minutes605.5%
30 to 34 Minutes797.3%
35 to 39 Minutes807.4%
40 to 44 Minutes615.6%
45 to 59 Minutes22320.6%
60 to 89 Minutes18917.4%
90 or more Minutes80.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Dunkirk

The most common commute times in Dunkirk are 45 to 59 minutes (155 commuters, 24.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (77 commuters, 17.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dunkirk
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (1.1%)20 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (2.0%)76 (17.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes30 (4.7%)6 (1.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes27 (4.2%)77 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes90 (14.0%)38 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes19 (3.0%)41 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes52 (8.1%)27 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes72 (11.2%)8 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes36 (5.6%)25 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes155 (24.2%)68 (15.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes140 (21.8%)49 (11.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dunkirk

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dunkirk are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (118, 18.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (101, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dunkirk
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM59 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM118 (18.4%)24 (5.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM51 (8.0%)16 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM60 (9.4%)69 (15.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM40 (6.2%)55 (12.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM48 (7.5%)101 (22.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM86 (13.4%)97 (21.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11 (1.7%)20 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM15 (2.3%)24 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (1.1%)14 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM27 (4.2%)6 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM92 (14.3%)17 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total641 (100.0%)443 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dunkirk

Occupancy by Ownership in Dunkirk

Of the total 776 dwellings in Dunkirk, owner-occupied units account for 753 (97.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 23 (3.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dunkirk
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units75397.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units233.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units776100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dunkirk

Occupancy by Household Size in Dunkirk
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10813.9%
2-Person Household25633.0%
3-Person Household12916.6%
4+ Person Household28336.5%
Total Housing Units776100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dunkirk

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dunkirk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household244 (95.3%)12 (4.7%)
3-Person Household129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household272 (96.1%)11 (3.9%)
Total Housing Units753 (97.0%)23 (3.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dunkirk

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dunkirk
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree183 (93.9%)12 (6.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher375 (97.2%)11 (2.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dunkirk

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dunkirk
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11414.7%
35 to 44 Years10713.8%
45 to 54 Years16721.5%
55 to 64 Years18323.6%
65 to 74 Years12015.5%
75 to 84 Years577.3%
85 Years and Over283.6%
Total776100.0%

Housing Finances in Dunkirk

Median Income by Occupancy in Dunkirk

Median Income by Occupancy in Dunkirk
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied753 (97.0%)$159,306
Renter-Occupied23 (3.0%)$0
Average776 (100.0%)$159,167

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dunkirk

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dunkirk
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (2.9%)12 (52.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999195 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more415 (55.1%)11 (47.8%)
Total753 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dunkirk

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dunkirk
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49923 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79986 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99968 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49955 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99947 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499131 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999103 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more240 (31.9%)11 (47.8%)
Total753 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dunkirk

Housing Structures in Dunkirk

Housing Structures in Dunkirk
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached776100.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total776100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dunkirk

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dunkirk
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached753 (97.0%)23 (3.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total753 (97.0%)23 (3.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dunkirk

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dunkirk
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms34 (4.5%)12 (52.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms200 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms519 (68.9%)11 (47.8%)
Total753 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dunkirk

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dunkirk
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas49 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity421 (55.9%)23 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene207 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke9 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used19 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total753 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dunkirk

Household Vehicle Usage in Dunkirk
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle84 (11.2%)12 (52.2%)
2 Vehicles256 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles413 (54.8%)11 (47.8%)
Total753 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dunkirk

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dunkirk

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units182571
Median Property Value$429,100$584,800
Median Household Income$81,786$387
Monthly Housing Costs$714$240
Real Estate Taxes$4,385$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dunkirk

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dunkirk
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)11 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999147 (80.8%)159 (27.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99924 (13.2%)311 (54.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)76 (13.3%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (6.0%)4 (0.7%)
Total182 (100.0%)571 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dunkirk

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dunkirk
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)34 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99947 (25.8%)13 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99938 (20.9%)14 (2.5%)
$150,000 or more28 (15.4%)157 (27.5%)
Total182 (100.0%)571 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dunkirk

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dunkirk
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (9.3%)181,875 (31,852.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x11 (6.0%)104 (18.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x38 (20.9%)158 (27.7%)
4.0x or more116 (63.7%)136 (23.8%)
Total182 (100.0%)571 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dunkirk

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dunkirk
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)26 (4.5%)
$800 to $1,499182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)571 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dunkirk

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dunkirk

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years438 (98.2%)8 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years208 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years267 (93.4%)19 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years363 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,208 (98.8%)27 (1.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dunkirk

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dunkirk
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen438 (98.2%)8 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dunkirk

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dunkirk
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99971 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99967 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,890 (98.6%)27 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dunkirk

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years28 (6.3%)420 (94.2%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)154 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years9 (4.3%)208 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (2.8%)267 (93.4%)
45 to 54 Years26 (8.0%)324 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years25 (6.9%)343 (94.5%)
65 to 74 Years226 (100.0%)147 (65.0%)
75 Years and over132 (100.0%)106 (80.3%)
Total454 (20.3%)2,065 (92.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dunkirk

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dunkirk
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.0%)51 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years72 (43.9%)30 (48.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (45.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dunkirk

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dunkirk: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dunkirk: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.5%)10 (16.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dunkirk: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)13 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years27 (16.5%)11 (17.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dunkirk: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.0%)25 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years49 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dunkirk: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (18.8%)

Technology Access in Dunkirk

Computing Device Access in Dunkirk

Computing Device Access in Dunkirk
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop71992.6%
Smartphone74996.5%
Tablet57574.1%
No Computing Device182.3%
Total776100.0%

Internet Access in Dunkirk

Internet Access in Dunkirk
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home69189.0%
Cellular Data Only465.9%
Satellite Internet435.5%
No Internet182.3%
Total776100.0%

Dunkirk Summary

Dunkirk is a small town located in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It is situated on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. The town has a population of approximately 4,000 people and is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area.

History

The area that is now Dunkirk was first settled in the early 1700s by English colonists. The town was originally known as “Dunkirk” after the town of Dunkirk in France. The town was officially incorporated in 1883.
In the late 1800s, Dunkirk was a popular summer resort for wealthy Washingtonians. The town was home to several large hotels, including the Hotel Dunkirk and the Hotel Calvert. The town also had a large amusement park, known as the Dunkirk Amusement Park.
In the early 1900s, the town began to decline in popularity as a resort destination. The amusement park closed in the 1920s and the hotels were eventually demolished.

Geography

Dunkirk is located in Calvert County, Maryland, on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is situated on a peninsula, with the Chesapeake Bay to the east and the Patuxent River to the west. The town is bordered by the towns of Huntingtown to the north, Chesapeake Beach to the south, and North Beach to the west.
The town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Dunkirk is largely based on tourism and the service industry. The town is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. The town also has a marina, which provides boat rentals and other services.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a pharmacy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Dunkirk was 4,039. The racial makeup of the town was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Dunkirk was $68,750, and the median family income was $76,250. The per capita income for the town was $30,945. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
The town is served by the Calvert County Public Schools system. The town is home to one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dunkirk?
Total Population of Dunkirk is 2,277.
What is the Total Male Population of Dunkirk?
Total Male Population of Dunkirk is 1,271.
What is the Total Female Population of Dunkirk?
Total Female Population of Dunkirk is 1,006.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dunkirk?
There are 126.34 Males per 100 Females in Dunkirk.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dunkirk?
There are 79.15 Females per 100 Males in Dunkirk.
What is the Median Population Age in Dunkirk?
Median Population Age in Dunkirk is 41.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dunkirk
Average Family Size in Dunkirk is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dunkirk
Average Household Size in Dunkirk is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dunkirk?
Per Capita income in Dunkirk is $64,176.
What is the Median Family Income in Dunkirk?
Median Family Income in Dunkirk is $180,708.
What is the Median Household income in Dunkirk?
Median Household Income in Dunkirk is $159,167.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dunkirk?
Income or Wage Gap in Dunkirk is 7.2%.
Women in Dunkirk earn 92.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dunkirk?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dunkirk is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dunkirk?
There are 1,261 People in the Labor Forcein in Dunkirk.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dunkirk?
67.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Dunkirk.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dunkirk?
Unemployment Rate in Dunkirk is 0.7%.