Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dunkirk, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

839

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%803

Two or More

3%25

Black

0.7%6

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%18

High School Diploma

51.7%281

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%65

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%67

Associate's Degree

5.1%28

Bachelor's Degree

5.9%32

Master's Degree

2.2%12

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,200

Median Renti

$814

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.9%268

Renter-Occupied

25.1%90

Total Units

417

Homeownership

74.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%18

$50K–$100K

43.7%117

$100K–$150K

25.4%68

$150K–$200K

6.7%18

$200K–$300K

11.2%30

$300K–$500K

4.9%13

$500K–$1M

1.5%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%5

2000–2009

5.3%22

1990–1999

2.9%12

1980–1989

1.9%8

1970–1979

14.6%61

1960–1969

8.9%37

1950–1959

8.9%37

1940–1949

5.3%22

1939 or earlier

51.1%213

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.2%262

Electricity

15.6%56

Bottled/LP Gas

7.5%27

Wood

2%7

Other

1.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,286

Mean Household Incomei

$60,557

Per Capita Incomei

$25,219

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

399

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.6%2

$10K–$15K

3.9%14

$15K–$20K

3.6%13

$20K–$25K

4.7%17

$25K–$30K

5.6%20

$30K–$35K

8.7%31

$35K–$40K

10.9%39

$40K–$45K

5%18

$45K–$50K

8.7%31

$50K–$60K

5.3%19

$60K–$75K

16.8%60

$75K–$100K

12.8%46

$100K–$125K

6.1%22

$125K–$150K

3.6%13

$150K–$200K

1.7%6

$200K+

2%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

375

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

378

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

51(8.4% of civilian adults)