Dunkirk town is located in Chautauqua County New York. Dunkirk town has a 2024 population of 1,232. Dunkirk town is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,228 in 2020.
The average household income in Dunkirk town is $86,454 with a poverty rate of 10.2%. The median age in Dunkirk town is 59.3 years: 57.4 years for males, and 62.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dunkirk town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,072 | 84.41% |
| Other race | 94 | 7.4% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 23 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 534 | 1.96 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Married | 284 | 2.53 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 200 | 1.14 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 42 | 2.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 2 | 50 | 50 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 1.78% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 11.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 11.48% |
| High School Graduate | 457 | 40.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 16.46% |
| Some College | 101 | 8.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 938 | 773 | 244 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 89 | 10 |
| Other Race | 76 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 4 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,813 | $88,125 | $52,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,464 | $83,250 | $43,333 |
| High School Graduate | $41,161 | $47,273 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,932 | $59,545 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $51,563 | $69,306 | $47,708 |
$46,932
Average Earnings
$59,545
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.95% of Dunkirk town residents speak only English, while 14.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 980 | 108 | 11.02% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 14 | 8.28% |
| Multiple | 59 | 8 | 13.56% |
| Other | 94 | 6 | 6.38% |
10.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.22%
Male Poverty Rate
15.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dunkirk town is Multiple, with 13.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dunkirk town is Other, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.5% |
| Some College | 12.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
| High School | 3.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 5.61% |
| Male Employed | 4.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,000 | $111,319 |
| Households | $69,250 | $86,454 |
| Married Families | $98,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $44,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 7.65% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 6.12% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.7%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.38%
Born in Dunkirk town
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
98.66% of Dunkirk town residents were born in the United States, with 76.38% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,287 | 11 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 1,276 | 11 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 1,265 | 11 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 1,254 | 11 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 1,243 | 11 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 1,232 | 11 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 1,221 | 11 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 1,210 | 7 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1,203 | -25 | -2.04% |
| 2020 | 1,228 | -21 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 1,249 | -9 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 1,258 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 1,262 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 1,268 | -13 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 1,281 | -17 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 1,298 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,302 | -13 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 1,315 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 1,322 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 1,323 | 0 | 0% |