Dunlap, Illinois facts for kids

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Village
Dunlap welcome sign
Location of Dunlap in Peoria County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Peoria
Township	Radnor
Founded	June 12, 1871
Area
• Total	2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2)
• Land	2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	699 ft (213 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,603
• Density	575.79/sq mi (222.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	61525
Area code(s)	309
FIPS code	17-21176
GNIS ID	2398757
Wikimedia Commons	Dunlap, Illinois
Website	www.villageofdunlap-il.gov

Dunlap is a small village located in Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,386 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 1,603 people. Dunlap is close to the larger city of Peoria. Because Peoria is growing, more people are moving closer to Dunlap. The village itself is quite small, with only a few businesses.

History of Dunlap

How Dunlap Started

The village of Dunlap was officially created on June 12, 1871. It was built on 40 acres of land that belonged to a person named Alva Dunlap. Today, a church called Prospect United Methodist Church stands where his home used to be.

Early Days and Services

Dunlap was first built along the Rock Island Railroad. This railroad was important for travel and trade back then. A post office has been open in Dunlap since 1871, helping people send and receive mail.

Community Services and Government

The Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad started in 1899. They help keep the community safe. Police services for the village are provided by the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. The first meeting of the Dunlap Village Council happened on January 7, 1952. The town officially asked to become an incorporated village on February 19, 1952. The building where the Village Council meets today was built in 1995.

Geography of Dunlap

Dunlap is a small village. According to information from 2010, the total area of Dunlap is about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population of Dunlap

How Many People Live Here?

In the year 2000, there were 926 people living in Dunlap. These people lived in 337 households. A household is like a home where people live together. Most of these households, 270 of them, were families.

Dunlap's Location and Growth

Dunlap is a suburb of Peoria, Illinois. It is about 15 miles away from downtown Peoria. The village has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were about 2,482 people per square mile.

Who Lives in Dunlap?

Most people living in Dunlap in 2000 were White (98.52%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.30% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Ages

Many households in Dunlap (40.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.7%) were married couples. In 2000, the average household had about 2.75 people. The average family had about 3.08 people.

The population in Dunlap also had different age groups. About 27.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 35 years old.

Education in Dunlap

Dunlap has its own school district called Dunlap Community Unit School District 323. This district covers all the schools in Dunlap. Here are some of the schools in the district:

• Banner Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
• Dunlap Grade School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
• Dunlap High School (9th to 12th grade)
• Dunlap Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
• Dunlap Valley Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
• Hickory Grove Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
• Ridgeview Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
• Wilder-Waite Grade School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)

See also

In Spanish: Dunlap (Illinois) para niños