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Dunbar, West Virginia, in Kanawha county, is 5 miles W of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 129 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Charleston metropolitan area. Dunbar has a population of 8,154.
In Dunbar, about 46% of adults are married. Lots of people in Dunbar live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Dunbar features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Dunbar had a median family income of $42,665. Dunbar is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Dunbar residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Dunbar, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Dunbar, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Dunbar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Dunbar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
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| Working at Home |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Dunbar colleges • Dunbar travel • Dunbar mortgages and property.
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