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Crime in Dunkirk summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dunkirk. Key points include:
There were 271 total crimes in Dunkirk in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dunkirk is 2,194.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dunkirk is 275.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dunkirk is 1,919.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dunkirk is 3.56% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Dunkirk Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dunkirk / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 271 | 2,194.7 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 275.3 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 24.3 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 251.1 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 237 | 1,919.3 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 153.9 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 214 | 1,733.1 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 32.4 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dunkirk summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dunkirk. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dunkirk is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dunkirk is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dunkirk is $128,151.
The median income in Dunkirk is $53,299.
Dunkirk's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dunkirk Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dunkirk | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 50 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dunkirk, NY Weather
The average high in Dunkirk is 55.5° and the average low is 41.4°.
There are 93.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.7 inches of precipitation each year with 83.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dunkirk |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 93.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 83.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dunkirk Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dunkirk
The current population in Dunkirk is 12,549. The population has decreased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,549 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 12,597 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 12,668 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 12,651 | 7.1% |
| 2020 | 11,812 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 11,865 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 11,950 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 12,064 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 12,186 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 12,308 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 12,386 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 12,458 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 12,518 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 12,581 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,610 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dunkirk
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Dunkirk is:
55.8% White with 7,002 White residents.
3.8% African American with 476 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 12 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 77 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 402 Two Or More residents.
36.5% Hispanic with 4,580 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.5% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dunkirk
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Dunkirk is 50.5% female with 6,337 female residents.
Dunkirk is 49.5% male with 6,211 male residents.
| Gender | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dunkirk for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Dunkirk completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dunkirk, New York
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6.9% of households in Dunkirk earn Less than $10,000.
7.7% of households in Dunkirk earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.2% of households in Dunkirk earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Dunkirk earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Dunkirk earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Dunkirk earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.8% of households in Dunkirk earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.8% of households in Dunkirk earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Dunkirk earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.9% of households in Dunkirk earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
