This was 23.8 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,923.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dunkirk for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 168 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 544 | 41.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 73 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 159 | 12.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 195 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 70 | 5.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 63 | 4.9 |
| Master's degree | 25 | 1.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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