About Dunkirk
Dunkirk, IN is a small town located in eastern Indiana, home to 2,106 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Dunkirk holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,785 residents per square mile.
📰 Dunkirk News Today
- James Robert "Jim Bob" McEwen Obituary | MJS Mortuaries | Dunkirk, IN Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Docs: Dunkirk man live streamed on Facebook after shooting, police pursuit Fox 59 · Jun 17
- Dunkirk Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Gwendolyn L. (Trumbo) Burress Obituary The Star Press · Jul 13
- Weekend Weather Forecast for Dunkirk, Indiana 47336 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Apr 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dunkirk Unique
- Positioned in eastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dunkirk Glass Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dunkirk
- Dunkirk Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dunkirk
- West Jay Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,106
Rank in state#199 of 566
Land area1.18 sq mi
Density1,785/sq mi
Coordinates40.3743, -85.2082