Demographics in Dunkirk, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Dunkirk?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

12,597

Male

6,783

53.8%

Female

5,814

46.2%

Median Age

43.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

64.4%

Black

7.9%

Hispanic

33.2%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

12.4%

Other

14.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

11.4%

High School or Higher

39.3%

Foreign Born

3.9%

Veterans

6.8%

Married

31.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Dunkirk, NY has a population of 12,597 with a median age of 43.1. The racial makeup is 64.4% White, 33.2% Hispanic, 7.9% Black. About 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.9%.