Dunkirk, Wisconsin

Dunkirk: township in Dane County, Wisconsin

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Dunkirk is a township located in the county of Dane in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,945 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,029 inhabitants.

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Location of Dunkirk on Wisconsin map.

Quick Facts about Dunkirk

Population 2,029 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Wisconsin (United States)
County Dane County
Phone Area Codes 608
Area 32.3 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.8814,-89.2098
Altitude 889 feet / 271 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:57:53 (22nd April 2026)
Density 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.14% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Dane County Wisconsin incorporated and unincorporated areas Dunkirk highlighted locator map image
Dane County Wisconsin incorporated and unincorporated areas Dunkirk highlighted locator map image

Geography

Dunkirk is located at 42°52'53"N 89°12'35"W (42.8813900, -89.2098400).

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Weather

74°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph E Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Official website of Dunkirk

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Demographics

The population of Dunkirk increased by 4.14% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,945 - census
2011 1,930 -0.78% estimation process
2012 1,956 1.33% estimation process
2013 1,974 0.91% estimation process
2014 1,992 0.9% estimation process
2015 2,002 0.5% estimation process
2016 2,028 1.28% estimation process
2017 2,025 -0.15% estimation process
2018 2,018 -0.35% estimation process
2019 2,017 -0.05% estimation process
2020 2,029 0.59% estimation process

People born in Dunkirk (2)

People born in Dunkirk, including judge Robert D. Sundby, author, editor, essayist Ella Giles Ruddy, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Dunkirk, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
364168 Madison Media Institute Madison (WI) 53718
238661 Edgewood College Madison (WI) 53711-1997
487506 Aveda Institute-Madison Madison (WI) 53715-0000

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to Dunkirk, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SMD Madison (South), Wisconsin Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. BUS
JVL Janesville, Wisconsin 3120 North Pontiac Drive BUS
MSN Madison, Wisconsin 800 Langdon St. BUS
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS
CBS Columbus 359 North Ludington Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Dunkirk.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Stoughton Post Office Stoughton (WI) 53589

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Dunkirk, Indiana unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,249 people.
  • Dunkirk, New York city of New York, United States with a population of 1,242 people.
  • Dunkirk, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 842 people.

Other cities in Dane County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dane County , WI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Fitchburg 30,866 City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Waunakee 14,188 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Stoughton 13,218 City in Wisconsin
McFarland 9,291 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
De Forest 8,936 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Monona 8,164 City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Windsor 7,810 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Mount Horeb 7,563 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison 6,667 City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
Middleton 6,267 Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
Cottage Grove 3,989 Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Burke 3,445 Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Oregon 3,343 Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie 2,473 Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
Rutland 2,090 Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Shorewood Hills 1,999 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Distance to Other Cities

Dunkirk distances to largest Wisconsin cities