West Dunbar, WV Demographics
A map of West Dunbar's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 293 | 47.5% |
White | 265 | 42.9% |
Multiracial | 36 | 5.8% |
Native American/Other | 11 | 1.8% |
Hispanic | 10 | 1.6% |
Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
West Dunbar, West Virginia had a population of 617 in 2020. It was 42.9% White, 47.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Dunbar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, West Dunbar is the 196th 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).
West Dunbar's White Population
265 residents of West Dunbar identify as White, or 42.9%. This makes the White share of the population of West Dunbar considerably less than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, West Dunbar is ranked #434 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Dunbar is more White than neighboring Institute (27.8% White). West Dunbar is less White than neighboring Jefferson (78% White), Dunbar (76.1% White), South Charleston (83% White), and St. Albans (87.6% White).
West Dunbar's Black Population
293 residents of West Dunbar identify as Black, or 47.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Dunbar considerably larger than the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, West Dunbar is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Dunbar is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (11.4% Black), Dunbar (13.5% Black), South Charleston (8.1% Black), and St. Albans (4.6% Black). West Dunbar is less Black than neighboring Institute (61.7% Black).
West Dunbar's Asian Population
2 residents of West Dunbar identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Dunbar roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, West Dunbar is ranked #159 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Dunbar is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson (0% Asian). West Dunbar is less Asian than neighboring Institute (1.1% Asian), Dunbar (1.4% Asian), South Charleston (1.2% Asian), and St. Albans (0.6% Asian).
West Dunbar's Hispanic Population
10 residents of West Dunbar identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Dunbar roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, West Dunbar is ranked #132 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Dunbar is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (1.5% Hispanic). West Dunbar is less Hispanic than neighboring Institute (5.1% Hispanic), Dunbar (1.8% Hispanic), South Charleston (1.8% Hispanic), and St. Albans (1.7% Hispanic).
West Dunbar's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of West Dunbar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Dunbar is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Dunbar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Institute (0.5% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0.9% Native American/Other), Dunbar (0.6% Native American/Other), South Charleston (0.8% Native American/Other), and St. Albans (0.5% Native American/Other).
West Dunbar's Multiracial Population
36 residents of West Dunbar identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Dunbar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, West Dunbar is ranked #63 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Dunbar is more Multiracial than neighboring Institute (3.9% Multiracial), South Charleston (5% Multiracial), and St. Albans (5% Multiracial). West Dunbar is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (8.2% Multiracial), and Dunbar (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.