West Dunbar, WV Demographics

A map of West Dunbar's Population by Race

West Dunbar, West Virginia has an estimated population of 425, a dramatic decrease from the 617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% Black, 39.5% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Dunbar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Dunbar has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Dunbar, that probability was 58.6% in 2020 and 53.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Dunbar is ranked the 251st most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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). West Dunbar was ranked the 196th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Dunbar's White Population

168 residents of West Dunbar, or 39.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Dunbar is significantly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. West Dunbar ranks 434th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Dunbar's White population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. White residents' share of West Dunbar's population has decreased from 42.9% to 39.5%.

West Dunbar is less White than neighboring Institute (47.4% White), Jefferson (83.1% White), Dunbar (77% White), South Charleston (86.4% White), and St. Albans (87.8% White).

West Dunbar's Black Population

237 residents of West Dunbar, or 55.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Dunbar is significantly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. West Dunbar ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Dunbar's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Black residents' share of West Dunbar's population has increased from 47.5% to 55.8%.

West Dunbar is more Black than neighboring Institute (41.7% Black), Jefferson (15.5% Black), Dunbar (7.6% Black), South Charleston (5.1% Black), and St. Albans (4.2% Black).

West Dunbar's Asian Population

0 residents of West Dunbar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Dunbar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Dunbar ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Dunbar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Dunbar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Dunbar is less Asian than neighboring Dunbar (0.8% Asian), and South Charleston (1.5% Asian).

West Dunbar's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Dunbar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Dunbar is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. West Dunbar ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Dunbar's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Dunbar's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

West Dunbar is less Hispanic than neighboring Institute (8.4% Hispanic), Jefferson (1.3% Hispanic), Dunbar (3.9% Hispanic), South Charleston (2% Hispanic), and St. Albans (2.2% Hispanic).

West Dunbar's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Dunbar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Dunbar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Dunbar ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Dunbar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Dunbar's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

West Dunbar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunbar (2.3% Native American/Other), South Charleston (0.1% Native American/Other), and St. Albans (0.3% Native American/Other).

West Dunbar's Multiracial Population

20 residents of West Dunbar, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Dunbar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Dunbar ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Dunbar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Dunbar's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.7%.

West Dunbar is more Multiracial than neighboring Institute (2.5% Multiracial), and Jefferson (0% Multiracial). West Dunbar is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunbar (8.4% Multiracial), South Charleston (4.9% Multiracial), and St. Albans (5.5% 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.