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West Dunbar

West Virginia · 425 residents · 0.226 sq mi
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West Dunbar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,700. The poverty rate of 46.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
425
+10%since 2023
from 385 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,881 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 1,704 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2023
from 38.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
36243150157164020202024West Dunbar
2024425
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $37,188 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,259
−24%since 2023
from $23,939 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+24.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+25%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $905 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
52.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(146)
Black55.8%(215)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(24)
Diversity Score67.6%(260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(168)
Black55.8%(237)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(20)
Diversity Score66.3%(282)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+59%since 2023
from 15.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
56.1%
+33.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
Female
40.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Dunbar, West Virginia?

West Dunbar, West Virginia has about 425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Dunbar, West Virginia earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Dunbar, West Virginia expensive?

In West Dunbar, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in West Dunbar, West Virginia?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Dunbar, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Dunbar, West Virginia?

About 46.6% of people in West Dunbar, West Virginia 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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