Dunkirk, Ohio facts for kids
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Dunkirk, Ohio
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Village
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Looking northward along Main Street in downtown Dunkirk
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Location of Dunkirk, Ohio
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Location of Dunkirk in Hardin County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin |
| Township | Blanchard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 774 |
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757 |
| • Density | 1,176.29/sq mi (454.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45836
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-22946 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398756 |
Dunkirk is a small village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 774 people lived there. It is a quiet community with a history linked to the growth of railroads.
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Dunkirk's Story: A Look Back
Dunkirk was officially planned and mapped out in 1852. This happened when the railroad tracks reached that area. The village was named after another place called Dunkirk, New York. A post office opened in Dunkirk, Ohio, in 1854. This meant people could send and receive mail easily.
In 2006, the Ohio Department of Transportation looked at Dunkirk. They thought it could be a good spot for a railway junction. This was part of a bigger plan for a high-speed rail project in Ohio.
Where is Dunkirk Located?
Dunkirk is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau measures the total area of the village. It covers about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.66 square miles (1.70 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Dunkirk?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,311 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,220 | −6.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,222 | 0.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,109 | −9.2% | |
| 1920 | 894 | −19.4% | |
| 1930 | 905 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 922 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 972 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,006 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,036 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 954 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 869 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 952 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 875 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 774 | −11.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 757 | −13.5% | |
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The number of people living in Dunkirk has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 1,311 residents. By 2020, the population was 774 people.
Dunkirk's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 875 people living in Dunkirk. These people made up 332 households and 234 families. The village had about 1,325 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Dunkirk were White (97.4%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.5%). About 1.5% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- Out of 332 households:
- 37% had children under 18 living with them.
- 54.8% were married couples living together.
- 10.2% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 5.4% had a male head of household with no wife present.
- 29.5% were not families.
- About 25.3% of all households had only one person living there.
- 10.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- The average household had 2.64 people.
- The average family had 3.12 people.
The average age in Dunkirk in 2010 was 35.5 years old.
- 28.1% of residents were under 18.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 25.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.1% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Famous People from Dunkirk
Some notable people have come from Dunkirk:
- Dean Pees - He is a well-known defensive coordinator in American football. He has worked for teams like the Atlanta Falcons.
- Willard Rhodes - He was an ethnomusicologist. This means he studied music from different cultures around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Dunkirk (Ohio) para niños
