Dunbar, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,333
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
12.1%
Median Home
$98,400
Median Income
$44,009
Median Rent
$856
Dunbar SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Dunbar, WV Crime Report
343
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,723.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
90.71%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dunbar / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 343 | 4,723.2 | 1,900.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 44 | 605.9 | 316.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 13.8 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 21.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 40 | 550.8 | 249.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 299 | 4,117.3 | 1,583.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 67 | 922.6 | 328.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 190 | 2,616.4 | 1,119.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 42 | 578.4 | 135.0 | 219.9 |
Dunbar, WV Cost Of Living
82
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 | 82 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 62 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
Rankings for Dunbar in West Virginia
Map Of Dunbar, WV
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Population over time in Dunbar
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 92.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 13.3% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 1.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in Dunbar
| Gender | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dunbar for adults over 25
| Education | Dunbar | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 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 | 6.7% | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.3% | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 11.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.7% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.1% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
