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West Dunbar

County:
Kanawha County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.226
State:
West Virginia

West Dunbar is a CDP located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. West Dunbar has a 2026 population of 474. West Dunbar is currently growing at a rate of 6.76% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Dunbar is $27,500 with a poverty rate of 46.59%. The median age in West Dunbar is 42.6 years: 42.1 years for males, and 47.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 148.5 males.

474
Total Population
2,101
Density (mi²)
30 6.76%
Growth

West Dunbar Population

West Dunbar Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026474306.76%
2025444296.99%

Median Age

Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 47.7 years
Male: 42.1 years

West Dunbar Adults

There are 372 adults, (87 of whom are seniors) in West Dunbar.

Sex Ratio

Female: 171 (40.2%)
Male: 254 (59.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Dunbar includes 55.76% Black or African American, 39.53% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American23755.76%
White16839.53%
Two or more races204.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American23755.76%
White16839.53%
Two or more races204.71%

West Dunbar Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Dunbar 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $27,500. The poverty rate stands at 46.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$63,512-
Households$27,500$31,102
Families-$50,090
Non Families-$23,153

$0

Average Income

$27,500

Median Household Income

46.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)