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Dunbar

Pennsylvania · 1,042 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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Dunbar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,402. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,042
−15%since 2000
from 1,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,803 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9411K1K1K1K1990201020202024Dunbar
2024999
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,402
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,718 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,333
+15%since 2000
from $14,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,210)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,018)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(45)
Diversity Score
4
+249%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

Dunbar, Pennsylvania has about 1,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dunbar, Pennsylvania earns about $34,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunbar, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dunbar, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dunbar, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

About 21.6% of people in Dunbar, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunbar, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunbar, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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