City · Tennessee
Dunlap, Tennessee
Dunlap, city, in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. Dunlap had 6,089 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,357 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,678 (±15). GEOID 4722000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,089
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,357 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,678 ±15
Median household income
$45,589
±$10,966 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$192,100
±$44,176 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$868
±$86 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Dunlap and what county is it in?
Dunlap is a city in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It covers 10.8 square miles of land, 496 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dunlap is in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 6,089 people lived in Dunlap on July 1, 2025, up 13.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,357 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,678 (±15).
| Measure | Dunlap | Sequatchie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,678 ±15 | 16,809 | +575 |
| Households | 2,113 ±194 | 6,194 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.23 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,443 ±195 | 6,992 | no clear change |
Dunlap's population since 2000
From 4,173 in 2000 to 6,089 in 2025: up 45.9%. 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 41.2 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.3%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dunlap | Sequatchie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±7.3 | 44.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% ±3.8 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8% ±4.9 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±4.0 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3% ±3.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7% ±3.6 pts | 90.1% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4% ±3.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7% ±3.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.7% ±4.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 31.5% ±6.3 pts | 20.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.0% ±5.3 pts | 11.9% | +8.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.1% ±6.5 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±5.4 pts | 20.6% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±2.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±6.4 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 2,113 households earn less than $45,589 a year (±$10,966), against $58,750 in Sequatchie County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $51,022 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dunlap | Sequatchie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,589 ±$10,966 | $58,750 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,926 ±$7,063 | $73,174 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,385 ±$3,447 | $28,059 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.3% ±9.8 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.3% ±19.3 pts | 28.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.9% ±9.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±4.8 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.2% ±7.7 pts | 84.4% | – |
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 62.3% of Dunlap's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,100 by its owner (±$44,176). The median renter pays $868 a month including utilities, and 60.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dunlap | Sequatchie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,100 ±$44,176 | $232,600 | +$59,800 |
| Median gross rent | $868 ±$86 | $818 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.4% ±17.5 pts | 54.7% | +29.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,167 ±$226 | $1,301 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3% ±8.2 pts | 78.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.7% ±8.2 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,443 ±195 | 6,992 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.3% ±10.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.5% ±7.3 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.1% ±4.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7% ±4.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0% ±5.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±5.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 14 new housing units in Dunlap in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
68.2% of Dunlap's workers drive alone and 18.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.2%.
| Measure | Dunlap | Sequatchie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.6% ±6.6 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.2% ±6.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.2% ±10.0 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±5.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.6% ±8.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±4.7 | 31.7 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Dunlap, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 601.03Sequatchie County | 4,555 | $52,242 |
| Tract 601.04Sequatchie County | 5,074 | $55,571 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dunlap is the 4,383rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 93rd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Dunlap ranks 230th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 93rd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 192nd | 289 |
| Median household income | 230th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 277th | 289 |
| Median home value | 179th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 144th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 7th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 178th | 276 |
| Median age | 130th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 184th | 289 |
| Work from home | 32nd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 175th | 288 |
Dunlap's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
13 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.