Dunkirk, NY Demographics

A map of Dunkirk's Population by Race

Dunkirk, New York had a population of 12,743 in 2020. It was 55.0% White, 5.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 35.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dunkirk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Dunkirk is the 158th 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).

Dunkirk's White Population

7,008 residents of Dunkirk identify as White, or 55.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Dunkirk roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Dunkirk is ranked #1176 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dunkirk is less White than neighboring Fredonia (80.7% White), Cassadaga (92.8% White), Brocton (87.5% White), Forestville (89.1% White), and Silver Creek (88.7% White).

Dunkirk's Black Population

656 residents of Dunkirk identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dunkirk slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Dunkirk is ranked #252 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dunkirk is more Black than neighboring Fredonia (3.9% Black), Cassadaga (0.2% Black), Brocton (0.9% Black), Forestville (2.1% Black), and Silver Creek (0.9% Black).

Dunkirk's Asian Population

60 residents of Dunkirk identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dunkirk slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Dunkirk is ranked #930 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dunkirk is more Asian than neighboring Brocton (0.1% Asian), and Forestville (0% Asian). Dunkirk is less Asian than neighboring Fredonia (2.1% Asian), and Cassadaga (1.2% Asian).

Dunkirk's Hispanic Population

4,515 residents of Dunkirk identify as Hispanic, or 35.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dunkirk larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Dunkirk is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dunkirk is more Hispanic than neighboring Fredonia (8.8% Hispanic), Cassadaga (1.9% Hispanic), Brocton (6% Hispanic), Forestville (3.6% Hispanic), and Silver Creek (4.6% Hispanic).

Dunkirk's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Dunkirk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dunkirk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Dunkirk is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dunkirk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brocton (0.3% Native American/Other). Dunkirk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cassadaga (1.2% Native American/Other), Forestville (2% Native American/Other), and Silver Creek (1.7% Native American/Other).

Dunkirk's Multiracial Population

416 residents of Dunkirk identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dunkirk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Dunkirk is ranked #659 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dunkirk is more Multiracial than neighboring Cassadaga (2.6% Multiracial). Dunkirk is less Multiracial than neighboring Fredonia (3.7% Multiracial), Brocton (5.3% Multiracial), and Silver Creek (3.7% Multiracial).

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