Dunbar, West Virginia
Quick Statistics
Dunbar is a community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to about 7,254 people spread across 2.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,021 a year, and a typical home is worth about $119,600. About 36.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the West Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Dunbar ranks number 22 of 429 in population, number 137 in median household income, number 149 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Dunbar typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 32 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | South Charleston, WV | 2.4 mi. | 13,457 |
| 2. | Jefferson, WV | 2.8 mi. | 534 |
| 3. | St. Albans, WV | 4.5 mi. | 10,522 |
| 4. | Nitro, WV | 4.9 mi. | 6,853 |
| 5. | Cross Lanes, WV | 4.9 mi. | 9,671 |
| 6. | Charleston, WV | 5.8 mi. | 47,421 |
| 7. | Upper Falls, WV | 6.1 mi. | 3,701 |
| 8. | Alum Creek, WV | 7.9 mi. | 1,749 |
What is the population of Dunbar, West Virginia?
Dunbar has a population of about 7,254 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Dunbar, West Virginia in?
Dunbar is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the median home value in Dunbar, West Virginia?
The median home value in Dunbar is about $119,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Dunbar, West Virginia?
The median personal income in Dunbar is about $33,021 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Dunbar, West Virginia?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Kanawha County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Dunbar, West Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 32 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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