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Dunbar

South Carolina · 577 residents · 1.017 sq mi
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Dunbar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,058. Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 173 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

577
−23%since 2023
from 750 in 2023
2020 – 2024
567 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 737 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 30.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
5216898571K1K20202024Dunbar
2024577
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$91,058
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$28,035
+29%since 2023
from $21,801 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.342
−3%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
43.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(21)
Black97.2%(729)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(51)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(24)
Black95.8%(553)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(58)
10
+46%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
91.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
49.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
64.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
37.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunbar, South Carolina?

Dunbar, South Carolina has about 577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunbar, South Carolina?

The typical household in Dunbar, South Carolina earns about $91,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dunbar, South Carolina?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dunbar, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunbar, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Dunbar, South Carolina 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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