Demographics & People — Dunkirk, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,597 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,400 |
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| Median Age | 43.7 |
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| Total Households | 5,777 |
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| Family Households | 3,302 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,112 |
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| Black or African American | 999 |
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| Asian | 16 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,182 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,720 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,495 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,830 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,654 |
| Polish | 2,627 |
| German | 1,991 |
| Irish | 1,346 |
| Italian | 1,291 |
| English | 800 |
| American | 485 |
Language
| English Only | 9,403 |
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| Spanish | 2,447 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,990 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 839 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,372 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dunkirk, New York.
