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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dunkirk

New York · 13,989 residents · 4.545 sq mi
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Dunkirk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,989
+7%vs 2000
vs 13,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,078 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 2,889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,742
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,313 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,172
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,482 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$320
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $468 in 2000
US average: $450
64.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.1% in 2000
35.1% rent
2.0
+8%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(9,710)
Black4.5%(586)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(2,608)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(6,462)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(12,286)
Black3.6%(510)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,056)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other8.3%(1,158)
Diversity Score48.9%(6,838)
49
−1%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunkirk, New York?

Dunkirk, New York has about 13,989 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dunkirk, New York?

The typical household in Dunkirk, New York earns about $20,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunkirk, New York expensive?

In Dunkirk, New York, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Dunkirk, New York?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dunkirk, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunkirk, New York?

About 18.7% of people in Dunkirk, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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