Dunbar, WV Demographics

A map of Dunbar's Population by Race

Dunbar, West Virginia had a population of 7,480 in 2020. It was 76.1% White, 13.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dunbar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dunbar is the 21st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Dunbar's White Population

5,691 residents of Dunbar identify as White, or 76.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Dunbar less than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dunbar is ranked #414 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dunbar is more White than neighboring West Dunbar (42.9% White), and Institute (27.8% White). Dunbar is less White than neighboring South Charleston (83% White), Jefferson (78% White), and Cross Lanes (85.6% White).

Dunbar's Black Population

1,010 residents of Dunbar identify as Black, or 13.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dunbar slightly larger than the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dunbar is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dunbar is more Black than neighboring South Charleston (8.1% Black), Jefferson (11.4% Black), and Cross Lanes (6.5% Black). Dunbar is less Black than neighboring West Dunbar (47.5% Black), and Institute (61.7% Black).

Dunbar's Asian Population

104 residents of Dunbar identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dunbar roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dunbar is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dunbar is more Asian than neighboring West Dunbar (0.3% Asian), South Charleston (1.2% Asian), Institute (1.1% Asian), Jefferson (0% Asian), and Cross Lanes (1.1% Asian).

Dunbar's Hispanic Population

138 residents of Dunbar identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dunbar roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dunbar is ranked #107 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dunbar is more Hispanic than neighboring West Dunbar (1.6% Hispanic), and Jefferson (1.5% Hispanic). Dunbar is less Hispanic than neighboring Institute (5.1% Hispanic), and Cross Lanes (2% Hispanic).

Dunbar's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Dunbar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dunbar roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dunbar is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dunbar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Institute (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cross Lanes (0.4% Native American/Other). Dunbar is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Dunbar (1.8% Native American/Other), South Charleston (0.8% Native American/Other), and Jefferson (0.9% Native American/Other).

Dunbar's Multiracial Population

494 residents of Dunbar identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dunbar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dunbar is ranked #38 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dunbar is more Multiracial than neighboring West Dunbar (5.8% Multiracial), South Charleston (5% Multiracial), Institute (3.9% Multiracial), and Cross Lanes (4.5% Multiracial). Dunbar is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (8.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.