Demographics & People — Dunkirk, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,319 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 774 |
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| Family Households | 683 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.99 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3083 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,915 |
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| Black or African American | 114 |
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| Asian | 34 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 266 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 584 |
| Other groups | 500 |
| German | 334 |
| English | 325 |
| Italian | 298 |
| Irish | 284 |
| American | 236 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 214 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 86 |
| Polish | 85 |
Language
| English Only | 2,129 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,250 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 251 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,777 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dunkirk, Maryland.
