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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dunkirk

New York · 13,131 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 $28,313. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,500. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,131
−6%since 1990
from 13,989 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,889 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 3,078 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+7%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Dunkirk
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,742 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,482
+52%since 1990
from $10,172 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
38.9% rent
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
+16%since 1990
from 10.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunkirk, New York?

Dunkirk, New York has about 13,131 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dunkirk, New York earns about $28,313 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 $51,500, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Dunkirk, New York?

About 12.8% 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 22.3% of people in Dunkirk, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunkirk, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunkirk, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 858 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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