Dunbar is a city located in Kanawha County West Virginia. Dunbar has a 2024 population of 7,067. Dunbar is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -5.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,450 in 2020.
The average household income in Dunbar is $61,900 with a poverty rate of 18.27%. The median age in Dunbar is 43 years: 37.3 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dunbar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,720 | 77.93% |
| Black or African American | 919 | 12.52% |
| Two or more races | 515 | 7.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 143 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,595 | 2 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 2,018 | 1.2 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 956 | 2.84 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 519 | 3.18 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 102 | 3.93 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 237 | 4.49% |
| Associates Degree | 387 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,158 | 21.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 464 | 8.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,699 | 32.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 1,231 | 23.35% |
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 | 4,168 | 3,908 | 1,141 |
| Black | 724 | 650 | 339 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 234 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 143 | 63 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,589 | $55,893 | $52,148 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,125 | $46,071 | $41,635 |
| High School Graduate | $28,462 | $27,623 | $29,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,000 | $41,011 | $38,516 |
| Some College | $45,139 | $50,598 | $41,250 |
$40,000
Average Earnings
$41,011
Average Male
$38,516
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.1% of Dunbar residents speak only English, while 1.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,393 | 756 | 14.02% |
| Multiple | 515 | 349 | 67.77% |
| Black | 904 | 211 | 23.34% |
18.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.45%
Male Poverty Rate
19.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dunbar is Multiple, with 67.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dunbar is White, with 14.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.79% |
| High School | 24.67% |
| Some College | 12.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 11.81% |
| Male Employed | 8.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,982 | $78,961 |
| Households | $54,647 | $61,900 |
| Married Families | $92,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,844 | $47,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
698
Number of Veterans
638
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 243 |
| Korea | 182 |
| Vietnam | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 558 | 11.23% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 32.29% |
| Black | 37 | 5.11% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 17.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
83.35%
Born in Dunbar
99.65%
Native Born
0.35%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.65% of Dunbar residents were born in the United States, with 83.35% having been born in West Virginia. 0.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,588 | -96 | -1.44% |
| 2028 | 6,684 | -96 | -1.42% |
| 2027 | 6,780 | -95 | -1.38% |
| 2026 | 6,875 | -96 | -1.38% |
| 2025 | 6,971 | -96 | -1.36% |
| 2024 | 7,067 | -96 | -1.34% |
| 2023 | 7,163 | -55 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 7,218 | -115 | -1.57% |
| 2021 | 7,333 | -117 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 7,450 | 388 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 7,062 | -95 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 7,157 | -139 | -1.91% |
| 2017 | 7,296 | -138 | -1.86% |
| 2016 | 7,434 | -106 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 7,540 | -123 | -1.61% |
| 2014 | 7,663 | -76 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 7,739 | -49 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 7,788 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 7,795 | -46 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 7,841 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,154 | -543 | -6.24% |
| 1990 | 8,697 | -588 | -6.33% |
| 1980 | 9,285 | 134 | 1.46% |
| 1970 | 9,151 | -1,855 | -16.85% |
| 1960 | 11,006 | 2,974 | 37.03% |
| 1950 | 8,032 | 2,766 | 52.53% |
| 1940 | 5,266 | 1,077 | 25.71% |
| 1930 | 4,189 | -2,399 | -36.41% |