Dunlap, Indiana facts for kids
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Dunlap, Indiana
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Location of Dunlap in Elkhart County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.93 sq mi (12.76 km2) |
| • Land | 4.92 sq mi (12.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,442 |
| • Density | 1,310.15/sq mi (505.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46517, 46516, 46526
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-19072 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2392982 |
Dunlap is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It's not officially a city or town, but it's a place where many people live.
In 2010, about 6,235 people lived in Dunlap. It used to be a small farming area. But by the 1980s, it grew into a suburb of bigger cities nearby, like Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana.
A very important event in Dunlap's history happened on April 11, 1965. Most of the community was destroyed by two very strong tornadoes. These tornadoes were part of a huge storm system known as the Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak.
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History of Dunlap
Dunlap has a short but interesting history. A post office was first opened here in 1886. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. However, it was eventually closed in 1902.
Where is Dunlap?
Dunlap is located in Indiana. It covers an area of about 12.7 square kilometers (about 4.9 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.20%, is covered by water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Who Lives in Dunlap?
In 2020, the population of Dunlap was 6,442 people. This number comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census.
Back in 2000, there were 5,887 people living in Dunlap. They lived in 2,087 homes. Most of these homes, 1,657, were families. About 37.2% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, 66.3%, were married couples living together.
The people living in Dunlap were of different ages. About 28.8% were under 18 years old. About 10.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Dunlap was 37 years.
Education in Dunlap
Students in Dunlap attend schools that are part of the Concord Community Schools system. This includes Concord High School, where older students go.
The community also has a public library. It is a branch of the Elkhart Public Library. This means people in Dunlap can easily borrow books and use other library services.
Getting Around Dunlap
Dunlap has a public transportation system called the Interurban Trolley. This trolley has routes that go through Dunlap. It connects the community to the nearby cities of Elkhart and Goshen. This makes it easier for people to travel between these places without a car.
See also
In Spanish: Dunlap (Indiana) para niños
