Dunbar, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,166
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
13.7%
Median Home
$98,400
Median Income
$39,688
Median Rent
$786
Dunbar SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Dunbar, WV Crime Report
251
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,580.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
52.62%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dunbar / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 251 | 3,580.6 | 1,755.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 56 | 798.9 | 355.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 156.9 | 20.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 599.1 | 282.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 195 | 2,781.7 | 1,399.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 45 | 641.9 | 273.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 131 | 1,868.8 | 998.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 271.0 | 127.2 | 246.0 |
Dunbar, WV Cost Of Living
85
Dunbar's Overall Cost Of Living
Dunbar's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Dunbar | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 90 | 100 | |
Rankings for Dunbar in West Virginia
Map Of Dunbar, WV
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Population over time in Dunbar
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,166 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 7,462 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 7,571 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 7,714 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 7,798 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,844 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,878 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,864 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,872 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,866 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dunbar
| Race | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 14.1% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 7.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Dunbar
| Gender | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dunbar for adults over 25
| Education | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Dunbar, West Virginia
| Income | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.1% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.9% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.1% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
