Population 12,065 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dunlap
Household size in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Dunlap is a place of big households: 2.95 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.84, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.1, Dunlap is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 36.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 22 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dunlap: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 34 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dunlap
Renters in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.6% of households in Dunlap rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Dunlap: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Dunlap has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Dunlap is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $827 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,331 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,267 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,328 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$501 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dunlap costs $1,328 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $501 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 21.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dunlap
Bachelor's degrees in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.6% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.6% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Dunlap: 68.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only 25 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Dunlap: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dunlap
| Period | Dunlap | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dunlap has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dunlap compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap | 2.95 | 35.1 | 5.1% | 16.6% | 3.9% | 1999 | $1,328 | 68.5% | 98.0% | 1.9% |
| South Rome | 2.86 | 41.9 | 7.3% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 1990 | $950 | 48.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% |
| Mossville | 2.45 | 45.6 | 1.9% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 1975 | $1,109 | 58.7% | 99.8% | 2.0% |
| Edelstein | 2.65 | 42.0 | 6.6% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 1978 | $1,021 | 42.3% | 97.0% | 0.7% |
| Edwards | 2.63 | 40.6 | 8.5% | 20.6% | 6.1% | 2000 | $1,490 | 58.8% | 97.3% | 4.1% |
| West Hallock | 2.54 | 42.1 | 4.9% | 6.8% | 15.2% | 1973 | $1,079 | 37.7% | 96.6% | 0.4% |
| Kickapoo | 2.69 | 42.6 | 4.9% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 1987 | $1,103 | 56.4% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| Bay View Gardens | 2.42 | 45.8 | 1.2% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 1963 | $787 | 6.2% | 69.1% | 1.2% |
| Spring Bay | 2.51 | 42.9 | 16.7% | 18.2% | 5.9% | 1970 | $1,089 | 19.8% | 91.9% | 5.5% |
| Peoria Heights | 1.99 | 44.3 | 9.7% | 31.7% | 7.6% | 1962 | $1,032 | 30.9% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Peoria | 2.25 | 38.2 | 14.5% | 41.7% | 10.0% | 1965 | $1,046 | 34.3% | 91.7% | 7.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dunlap. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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