Dunkirk, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Dunkirk, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,865
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
25.1%
Median Home
$67,300
Median Income
$35,146
Median Rent
$663
Dunkirk SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
10
Dunkirk, NY Crime Report
231
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,972.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.36%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dunkirk / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 231 | 1,972.3 | 1,731.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 179.3 | 358.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 42.7 | 92.9 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 128.1 | 229.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 210 | 1,793.0 | 1,373.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 37 | 315.9 | 141.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 168 | 1,434.4 | 1,166.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 42.7 | 65.3 | 219.9 |
Dunkirk, NY Cost Of Living
81
Dunkirk's Overall Cost Of Living
Dunkirk's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Dunkirk | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 45 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
Dunkirk, NY Photos
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Rankings for Dunkirk in New York
Map Of Dunkirk, NY
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Population over time in Dunkirk
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.5% | 55.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 4.3% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 30.6% | 19.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Dunkirk
| Gender | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dunkirk for adults over 25
| Education | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Dunkirk, New York
| Income | Dunkirk | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.8% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.1% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.8% | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 10.7% | 7.7% |
