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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dunbar

West Virginia · 8,154 residents · 2.802 sq mi
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Dunbar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,117. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $75,400. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% 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

8,154
−6%since 1990
from 8,697 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,910 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 3,104 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+9%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Dunbar
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,117
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,872 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,030
+45%since 1990
from $13,134 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$503
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $390 in 1990
US average: $602
60.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
39.2% rent
2.1
+6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(7,943)
Black7.2%(626)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(22)
Asian0.9%(82)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,792)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(6,962)
Black10.7%(869)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(45)
Asian1.8%(147)
Diversity Score29.4%(2,394)
29
+43%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 15.3 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 Dunbar, West Virginia?

Dunbar, West Virginia has about 8,154 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dunbar, West Virginia?

The typical household in Dunbar, West Virginia earns about $35,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunbar, West Virginia expensive?

In Dunbar, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Dunbar, West Virginia?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dunbar, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunbar, West Virginia?

About 15.3% of people in Dunbar, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunbar, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunbar, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 543 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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