Dunlap, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dunlap, Kansas had a total population of 16, the 700th largest city in Kansas. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 21.4% is notably above the national average.
Dunlap Quick Facts
How Dunlap Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22 | 16 | -27.3% |
How Dunlap Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Dunlap Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Morris County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove | 2,265 | $57,962 | 13.7% | $134,900 |
| White City | 458 | $48,750 | 24.4% | $58,600 |
| Dwight | 242 | $67,000 | 9.2% | $86,800 |
| Wilsey | 164 | $63,333 | 12.8% | $53,300 |
| Latimer | 84 | N/A | 66.7% | $61,500 |
| Parkerville | 55 | $19,250 | 58.2% | $54,500 |
| Burdick | 34 | $82,500 | 0.0% | $81,300 |
Cities Similar to Dunlap
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radium | 16 | $56,250 | $26,300 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| Labette | 17 | N/A | N/A | 12.5% | 17.6% |
| Richfield | 17 | N/A | $229,200 | 64.7% | 0.0% |
| Waldo | 17 | $65,833 | N/A | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| Kickapoo Site 2 | 15 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 16, Dunlap's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Dunlap is a small community located in Kansas, within Morris County. The total population is 16. It ranks as the 700th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dunlap is 37.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.4 years. Only 6.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 21.4%. This is 449% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Dunlap was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dunlap, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dunlap, Kansas?
Dunlap, Kansas has a population of 16 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dunlap, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Dunlap — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dunlap, KS?
The poverty rate in Dunlap is 12.5%. This means approximately 2 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Dunlap, Kansas?
Dunlap's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dunlap, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Dunlap — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Dunlap, Kansas?
33.3% of adults (25+) in Dunlap hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.