Dunlap is a census-designated place (CDP) in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dunlap had a population of 6,442.[4] Once a small farming community, by the 1980s it had become a suburb of Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana. Most of the town was destroyed by two violent F4 tornadoes during the Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak on April 11, 1965.
Dunlap, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Location of Dunlap in Elkhart County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 41°37′40″N 85°55′12″W / 41.62778°N 85.92000°W | |
| 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 | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,442 |
| • Density | 1,310.1/sq mi (505.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46517, 46516, 46526 |
| Area code | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-19072[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2392982[2] |
History
editA post office was established at Dunlap in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[5]
On Palm Sunday 1965, deadly twin tornadoes would hit the Dunlap area, specifically the Sunnyside subdivision and the Midway Trailer Park. The tornadoes would end up Killing a combined total of 67 and injuring a combined total of 573. Days later, President Lyndon B. Johnson would end up visiting Dunlap. Both tornadoes would be given a rating of F4 [6]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.7 km2), of which 0.20% is water.[7]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,442 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2020 census
editAs of the 2020 census, Dunlap had a population of 6,442. The median age was 38.2 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.4 males age 18 and over.[9][10]
98.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 1.5% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 2,227 households in Dunlap, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 60.8% were married-couple households, 14.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 2,320 housing units, of which 4.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.6%.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,879 | 75.7% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 68 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 629 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 657 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,254 | 19.5% |
2000 census
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 5,887 people, 2,087 households, and 1,657 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,390.4 inhabitants per square mile (536.8/km2). There were 2,147 housing units at an average density of 507.1 per square mile (195.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.69% White, 2.87% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 3.04% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.65% of the population.
There were 2,087 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,083, and the median income for a family was $55,522. Males had a median income of $40,802 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,733. About 5.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editDunlap is served by Concord Community Schools, including Concord High School.[12][13]
The community has a public library, a branch of the Elkhart Public Library.[14]
Transportation
editThe Interurban Trolley Concord and Elkhart-Goshen routes run through Dunlap, connecting the town to the nearby cities Elkhart and Goshen.
References
edit- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunlap, Indiana
- 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Elkhart County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Weather Events: 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak Part II: Sunday Evening". Islandnet.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dunlap CDP, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Dunlap CDP, IN." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 6, 2016.
- ↑ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Elkhart County, IN." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Library Branches". Elkhart Public Library. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.