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Dunlap

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Dunlap

Total population

1,360

Median home value

$289,600

61.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$141,552

Dunlap$142k
National$74k
Elevation699 m
Land area1.64 km²
Weather59°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
Coordinates40.85°, -89.68°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
699 m
Area
1.64 km²
Official website
www.villageofdunlap-il.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Dunlap is a village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dunlap had a population of 1,603. Dunlap is part of the Peoria metropolitan area and growth in the city of Peoria is extending towards the village. There are only a handful of businesses in the village's 16 blocks.

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History & geography

History

The town of Dunlap was officially established on June 12, 1871, on 40 acres of land owned by Alva Dunlap. The site of his former home is now occupied by the Prospect United Methodist Church. The town was originally located along the Rock Island Railroad. A post office has been in operation at Dunlap since 1871. The Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad was established in 1899. Police services are provided by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office. The meeting of the first Dunlap Village Council was on January 7, 1952, and the town petitioned for incorporation on February 19, 1952. The current Village Hall was built in 1995.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Dunlap has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
43.7
Median home value
$289,600
Housing units
524
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
2.4%

Race & ethnicity

White
78.5%
Black
3%
Asian
10.2%
Hispanic
4.5%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
40.8452
Longitude
-89.6759
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Monday
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Monday Night
56°F
Chance Rain Showers
Tuesday
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
51°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
69°F
Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Dunlap, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
27.2%
Diabetes
7.6%
Adult obesity
28.8%
Binge drinking
20.7%
Adult smoking
9.3%
No leisure activity
15.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
231,716
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    9,396
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    8,066
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    7,960
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    7,943
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    7,940
  • White-breasted Nuthatch
    Sitta carolinensis Latham, 1790 · Aves
    7,535
  • Downy Woodpecker
    Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    6,880
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    6,731

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
37
Elementary
15
Middle
9
High
11
Other
2

Largest nearby schools

  • Richwoods High School
    High · Peoria · 1,580 students · 20.5:1 ratio
  • Dunlap High School
    High · Dunlap · 1,375 students · 18.1:1 ratio
  • Hickory Grove Elementary School
    Elementary · Dunlap · 801 students · 19.5:1 ratio
  • Dunlap Valley Middle School
    Middle · Dunlap · 564 students · 16.1:1 ratio
  • Peoria Heights Grade School
    Elementary · Peoria Heights · 546 students · 15.2:1 ratio
  • Dunlap Middle School
    Middle · Dunlap · 544 students · 16.5:1 ratio
  • Hines Primary School
    Elementary · Peoria · 435 students · 16.1:1 ratio
  • Ridgeview Elementary School
    Elementary · Peoria · 430 students · 17.2:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
2
Largest magnitude
4.2
Largest event
2004-06-28

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Charles J. Colden
Charles J. Colden
American politician (1870-1938)
M
Michael Connell
American political consultant
M
Matthew Bickford
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Mary Emma Holmes
Mary Emma Holmes
American reformer, suffragist, educator (1839-1937)
D
Daniel R. Sheen
American politician and lawyer
T
Travis Weaver
American politician in Illinois

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Illinois

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.06
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,483

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
445
Avg daily Wikipedia views
15
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Dunlap

Illinois politics
Illinois politics
James Dunlap Nowlan · 2010
Collected works
Collected works
Abraham Lincoln · 1953
Illinois
James Dunlap Nowlan · 1986
Dunlap Cemetery, of Edgington, Illinois, filled with characters of character
Merriel Curtis Coon · 1991
Illinois major party platforms II, 1966-1980
James Dunlap Nowlan · 1980
Dunlap quadrangle, Illinois--Peoria Co., 1996
United States Geological Survey · 1997
Illinois major party platforms: 1900-1964
Illinois major party platforms: 1900-1964
James Dunlap Nowlan · 1966
A new game plan for Illinois
James Dunlap Nowlan · 1989

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Carolina Mantis
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
Seen 2026-09-20
bittersweet nightshade
bittersweet nightshade
Solanum dulcamara
Seen 2026-09-19
Black-throated Green Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Seen 2026-09-19
Round-tipped Conehead
Round-tipped Conehead
Neoconocephalus retusus
Seen 2026-09-18
DeKay's Brownsnake
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Seen 2026-09-18
Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Seen 2026-09-18
Black-capped Chickadee
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Seen 2026-09-18
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
Seen 2026-09-18
White-breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Seen 2026-09-18

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site
ILLINOIS RIVER ABOVE RTE 150 AT PEORIA, IL
Distance
10.6 mi
Water temp
16.6 °C

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-05-01 09:15 UTC.

Events

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library