Dunkirk, Maryland facts for kids
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Dunkirk, Maryland
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Location of Dunkirk, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Calvert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.33 sq mi (19.00 km2) |
| • Land | 6.59 sq mi (17.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,431 |
| • Density | 369.12/sq mi (142.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20754
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-24062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852590 |
Dunkirk is a community in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. It does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 2,431 people lived in Dunkirk.
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Where is Dunkirk Located?
Dunkirk is in the northwestern part of Calvert County. Its western edge is along the Patuxent River. This river also forms the border with Prince George's County.
Getting Around Dunkirk
Maryland Route 4 runs through the middle of Dunkirk. This road goes northwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Upper Marlboro. It also goes south about 14 miles (23 km) to Prince Frederick. Prince Frederick is the main town in Calvert County. Downtown Washington, D.C. is about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Dunkirk.
Land and Water
The Dunkirk area covers about 7.3 square miles (19.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 6.6 square miles (17.1 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.75 square miles (1.9 square kilometers).
Dunkirk's Climate
Dunkirk has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
Who Lives in Dunkirk?
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| 2020 | 2,431 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,363 people living in Dunkirk. There were 757 households, which means groups of people living together. Most of these were families, about 681 of them.
Dunkirk's Population Details
The population density was about 349 people per square mile (135 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain area.
Most people living in Dunkirk in 2000 were White. There were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households in Dunkirk had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.3 people.
Age Groups
In 2000, about 29% of the people in Dunkirk were under 18 years old. About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Income in Dunkirk
In 2000, the average income for a household in Dunkirk was about $107,508 per year. For a family, it was about $102,240 per year. The income per person was about $31,923. Very few people or families in Dunkirk lived below the poverty line.
