City · Iowa
Dunlap, Iowa
Dunlap, city, in Harrison County, Iowa. Dunlap had 1,030 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,038 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,170 (±199). GEOID 1922890.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,030
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,038 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,170 ±199
Median household income
$49,375
±$8,851 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$139,900
±$29,637 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$918
±$75 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Dunlap and what county is it in?
Dunlap is a city in Harrison County, Iowa. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 832 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dunlap is in the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 1,038 | 100.0% |
| Crawford County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dunlap, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,030 people lived in Dunlap on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,038 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,170 (±199).
| Measure | Dunlap | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,170 ±199 | 14,632 | no clear change |
| Households | 579 ±95 | 6,089 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.94 ±0.20 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 635 ±98 | 6,698 | no clear change |
Dunlap's population since 2000
From 1,139 in 2000 to 1,030 in 2025: down 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dunlap as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dunlap?
The median resident of Dunlap is 56.1 years old; 10.6% are under 18 and 33.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.6%.
| Measure | Dunlap | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.1 ±5.4 | 42.1 | +11.3 |
| Under 18 years | 10.6% ±3.9 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.8% ±6.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 54.6% ±4.8 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.9% ±2.9 pts | 94.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.5% ±5.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±4.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±4.0 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.9% ±4.7 pts | 22.0% | −7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9% ±2.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±5.0 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dunlap earn?
Half of Dunlap's 579 households earn less than $49,375 a year (±$8,851), against $79,535 in Harrison County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,713 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,338 after inflation. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dunlap | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,375 ±$8,851 | $79,535 | −$17,338 |
| Mean household income | $67,829 ±$9,871 | $94,184 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,301 ±$4,910 | $39,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±4.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±3.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5% ±6.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±5.9 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.1% ±9.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dunlap?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Dunlap's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 by its owner (±$29,637). The median renter pays $918 a month including utilities, and 58.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dunlap | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,900 ±$29,637 | $176,000 | +$43,783 |
| Median gross rent | $918 ±$75 | $849 | +$368 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.1% ±17.9 pts | 25.0% | +26.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,356 ±$152 | $1,357 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2% ±9.2 pts | 77.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.8% ±9.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Housing units | 635 ±98 | 6,698 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6% ±7.8 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±5.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.4% ±10.4 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±6.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dunlap building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Dunlap in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dunlap work and get to work?
89.1% of Dunlap's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes.
| Measure | Dunlap | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6% ±6.6 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±4.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.1% ±4.7 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2% ±2.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±5.9 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dunlap?
No census tract lies mostly in Dunlap; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2901Harrison County | 2,526 | $65,590 |
| Tract 703Crawford County | 2,114 | $61,597 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dunlap) · Census block assignment files
How does Dunlap compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dunlap is the 10,147th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 272nd-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Dunlap ranks 268th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 272nd | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 167th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 202nd | 279 |
| Median household income | 268th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 177th | 279 |
| Median home value | 195th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 92nd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 173rd | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 276th | 279 |
| Median age | 4th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 210th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 279 |
Dunlap's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Dunlap with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dunlap?
23 of the 57 figures for Dunlap on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dunlap are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dunlap.