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Dunbar, WV

Kanawha CountyElev. 181 m
Population
7,340
Median home
$121,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Dunbar

Dunbar is home to roughly 7,340 residents. Dunbar sits in Kanawha County. The median age is 43 and the median household income is $54,647. Homes carry a median value of $121,100, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.1%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,340
Median age
43
Median household income
$54,647
Per-capita income
$31,117
Poverty rate
18.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
22.3 min
Work from home
5.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Black12.2%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Sales & office25.8%
Service22.2%
Production, transportation & material moving9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$121,100
Median gross rent
$904/mo
Owner-occupied
58.1%
Median year built
1956
Households
3,595
Avg. household size
2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Dunbar has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
DUNBAR INTERMEDIATE CENTERElementaryGrades 3–5
DUNBAR PRIMARY CENTERElementaryGrades -1–2
BEN FRANKLIN CAREER CENTER
WILLIAM J RAGLIN CENTERGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime21% above national
Dunbar466
West Virginia282
United States386
↓ 61% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime24% below national
Dunbar1,482
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 53% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dunbar Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dunbar.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Kanawha County
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dunbar is in Kanawha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dunbar sits in Kanawha County. Elevation ~181 m.

Map of Dunbar
Dunbar, WV
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Dunbar, WV (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dunbar, West Virginia.

Jason W Robinson, 47
Dunbar · Kanawha County · 25064
Christopher Allen Smith, 43
Dunbar · Kanawha County · 25064
William Ray Taylor, 59
Dunbar · Kanawha County · 25064
Michael J Davis, 64
Dunbar · 25064
AKA Mickey Davis, Michael Jerome Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dunbar — frequently asked

What is the population of Dunbar, West Virginia?
Dunbar has a population of about 7,340, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dunbar?
The median home value in Dunbar is $121,100, and the median gross rent is $904/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dunbar safe? What is the crime rate?
Dunbar Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 466 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dunbar face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kanawha County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in Dunbar?
Dunbar has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dunbar?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Dunbar. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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