Dunbar SnackAbility
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Crime in Dunbar summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dunbar. Key points include:
There were 150 total crimes in Dunbar in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dunbar is 2,121.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dunbar is 311.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dunbar is 1,810.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dunbar is 0.11% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Dunbar Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dunbar / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 150 | 2,121.6 | 1,410.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 311.2 | 248.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 28.3 | 9.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19 | 268.7 | 185.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 128 | 1,810.5 | 1,161.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 30 | 424.3 | 178.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 87 | 1,230.6 | 905.1 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 155.6 | 78.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dunbar summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dunbar. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dunbar is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dunbar is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dunbar is $123,692.
The median income in Dunbar is $58,379.
Dunbar's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dunbar Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dunbar | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dunbar, WV Weather
The average high in Dunbar is 66.4° and the average low is 43.2°.
There are 90.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.5 inches of precipitation each year with 26.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dunbar |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 90.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dunbar Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dunbar
The current population in Dunbar is 7,254. The population has decreased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,254 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 7,340 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 7,418 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 7,500 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 7,166 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 7,333 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 7,462 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 7,571 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 7,714 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 7,798 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,844 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,878 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,864 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,872 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,866 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dunbar
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Dunbar is:
77.0% White with 5,582 White residents.
7.6% African American with 553 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 61 Asian residents.
2.1% Hawaiian with 151 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 18 Other residents.
8.4% Two Or More with 609 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 280 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.0% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.6% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.4% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dunbar
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Dunbar is 55.0% female with 3,991 female residents.
Dunbar is 45.0% male with 3,263 male residents.
| Gender | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dunbar for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Dunbar completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Dunbar completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Dunbar completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Dunbar completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Dunbar completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Dunbar completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Dunbar completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Dunbar completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Dunbar completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dunbar, West Virginia
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5.0% of households in Dunbar earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Dunbar earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.7% of households in Dunbar earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Dunbar earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Dunbar earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.8% of households in Dunbar earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Dunbar earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Dunbar earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Dunbar earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.8% of households in Dunbar earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.8% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
