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Population Review

Dunkirk city, NY — Population & Demographics

Dunkirk city, NY has a population of 12,597. The median household income is $49,003 and the median age is 43.1.

12,597

Population

$49,003

Median Income

$91,200

Median Home Value

43.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White64.4%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,003

Median Household Income

$27,848

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$91,200

Median Home Value

$905

Median Rent

58.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.4%

High School+

15.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

81.3%

Public Transit

4.7%

Work From Home

17.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.3%

Foreign Born

78.4%

Non-English at Home

8.4%

Veterans

19.2%

With Disability

96.8%

Health Insurance

91.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.4%
Manufacturing18.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.4%
Retail Trade6.5%
Public Administration6.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.7%
Construction2.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.2%
Information1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing0.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Dunkirk city, NY has a population of 12,597 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Dunkirk city, NY is $49,003, with 17.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Dunkirk city, NY is $91,200, with median rent at $905.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.