Dunkirk, New York

Dunkirk, New York

Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 36 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The city is located in the Jamestown metropolitan area. Dunkirk has a population of 13,131.

The People and Families of Dunkirk

In Dunkirk, about 44% of adults are married. Dunkirk offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 17% of Dunkirk is non-white. No single racial group represents Dunkirk, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunkirk had a median family income of $35,058.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dunkirk gave more campaign money ($900) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dunkirk Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Dunkirk. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Dunkirk?

Commuting

In Dunkirk, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Dunkirk, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Dunkirk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Dunkirk, NY

Comparing Dunkirk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dunkirk Almanac

Dunkirk Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dunkirk Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dunkirk residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dunkirk, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dunkirk Hospitals

BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
529 CENTRAL AVENUE
(716) 366-1111
Emergency Service: Yes

Dunkirk High Schools (2004)

DUNKIRK SHS
75 W SIXTH ST
716-366-9300
Serves 646 students.

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