Dunbar, PA Demographics

A map of Dunbar's Population by Race

Dunbar, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 999, a slight decrease from the 1,013 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunbar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunbar has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dunbar, that probability was 11.1% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunbar is ranked the 998th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dunbar was ranked the 984th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunbar's White Population

902 residents of Dunbar, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunbar is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Dunbar ranks 537th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Dunbar's population has decreased from 94.2% to 90.3%.

Dunbar is more White than neighboring Connellsville (79.9% White), and Lemont Furnace (88.6% White). Dunbar is less White than neighboring South Connellsville (97% White), Vanderbilt (95.8% White), and Dawson (98.7% White).

Dunbar's Black Population

11 residents of Dunbar, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunbar is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Dunbar ranks 1129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Dunbar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Dunbar is more Black than neighboring South Connellsville (0.7% Black), and Dawson (0% Black). Dunbar is less Black than neighboring Connellsville (5.4% Black), Vanderbilt (1.4% Black), and Lemont Furnace (3.4% Black).

Dunbar's Asian Population

5 residents of Dunbar, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunbar is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Dunbar ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Dunbar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Dunbar is more Asian than neighboring South Connellsville (0% Asian), Vanderbilt (0% Asian), Dawson (0% Asian), and Lemont Furnace (0% Asian). Dunbar is less Asian than neighboring Connellsville (1.2% Asian).

Dunbar's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Dunbar, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunbar is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dunbar ranks 1521st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 177.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunbar's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.5%.

Dunbar is more Hispanic than neighboring South Connellsville (0% Hispanic), Connellsville (0.3% Hispanic), Vanderbilt (0.6% Hispanic), and Dawson (0% Hispanic). Dunbar is less Hispanic than neighboring Lemont Furnace (3.9% Hispanic).

Dunbar's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Dunbar, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunbar is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunbar ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunbar's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Dunbar is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Connellsville (0.2% Native American/Other), Connellsville (0.4% Native American/Other), Vanderbilt (0% Native American/Other), Dawson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lemont Furnace (0% Native American/Other).

Dunbar's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Dunbar, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunbar is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dunbar ranks 612th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunbar's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.1%.

Dunbar is more Multiracial than neighboring South Connellsville (2.2% Multiracial), Vanderbilt (2.3% Multiracial), Dawson (1% Multiracial), and Lemont Furnace (4.1% Multiracial). Dunbar is less Multiracial than neighboring Connellsville (12.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.