About Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a tiny community in western Ohio, home to 756 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Dunkirk holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,145 residents per square mile.
📰 Dunkirk News Today
- Clayborn White Obituary - December 24, 2017 - Dunkirk, Ohio OregonLive.com · Aug 14
- Dunkirk woman arrested at Dollar General Peak of Ohio · Mar 9
- B. Boehm Obituary (2026) - Findlay, OH Findlay News | The Courier · Feb 28
- Two killed in head-on crash on U.S. 68 in Hardin County Hometown Stations · Mar 2
- Byron Lynn Boehm Obituary (2026) - Dunkirk, OH - Crates Funeral Home - Arlington Legacy obituary · Feb 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dunkirk Unique
- Positioned in western Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dunkirk
- Mr. Cheezy's — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- DJ's Video & Arcade · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)756
Rank in state#580 of 923
Land area0.66 sq mi
Density1,145/sq mi
Coordinates40.7881, -83.6426