Dunkirk, NY Demographics

A map of Dunkirk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,002	7,008	55.8%	55.0%
Hispanic	4,580	4,515	36.5%	35.4%
Black	476	656	3.8%	5.1%
Multiracial	402	416	3.2%	3.3%
Native American/Other	77	88	0.6%	0.7%
Asian	12	60	0.1%	0.5%

Dunkirk, New York has an estimated population of 12,549, a slight decrease from the 12,743 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 36.5% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunkirk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunkirk has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dunkirk, that probability was 56.8% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunkirk is ranked the 155th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Dunkirk was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunkirk's White Population

7,002 residents of Dunkirk, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunkirk is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Dunkirk ranks 1176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Dunkirk's population has increased from 55.0% to 55.8%.

Dunkirk is less White than neighboring Fredonia (77.8% White), Cassadaga (96.1% White), Brocton (72.4% White), Forestville (94.3% White), and Silver Creek (86% White).

Dunkirk's Black Population

476 residents of Dunkirk, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunkirk is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Dunkirk ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Black residents' share of Dunkirk's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.8%.

Dunkirk is more Black than neighboring Cassadaga (1.3% Black), Brocton (0.7% Black), Forestville (1.2% Black), and Silver Creek (2.3% Black). Dunkirk is less Black than neighboring Fredonia (4.1% Black).

Dunkirk's Asian Population

12 residents of Dunkirk, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunkirk is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Dunkirk ranks 979th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Dunkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Dunkirk is more Asian than neighboring Cassadaga (0% Asian), Brocton (0% Asian), Forestville (0% Asian), and Silver Creek (0% Asian). Dunkirk is less Asian than neighboring Fredonia (2.3% Asian).

Dunkirk's Hispanic Population

4,580 residents of Dunkirk, or 36.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunkirk is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Dunkirk ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunkirk's population has increased from 35.4% to 36.5%.

Dunkirk is more Hispanic than neighboring Fredonia (12.3% Hispanic), Cassadaga (2% Hispanic), Brocton (21% Hispanic), Forestville (0.4% Hispanic), and Silver Creek (7.4% Hispanic).

Dunkirk's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Dunkirk, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunkirk is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunkirk ranks 547th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Dunkirk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cassadaga (0% Native American/Other), Brocton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Forestville (0% Native American/Other). Dunkirk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fredonia (1.2% Native American/Other), and Silver Creek (0.7% Native American/Other).

Dunkirk's Multiracial Population

402 residents of Dunkirk, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunkirk is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dunkirk ranks 688th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunkirk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Dunkirk is more Multiracial than neighboring Fredonia (2.5% Multiracial), and Cassadaga (0.7% Multiracial). Dunkirk is less Multiracial than neighboring Brocton (5.6% Multiracial), Forestville (4% Multiracial), and Silver Creek (3.6% 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.