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Dunbar Local Guide

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Living in Dunbar, WV

A small town located in West Virginia, Dunbar has a population of slightly more than 7,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just under 45, are older than most cities in West Virginia. The majority of Dunbar residents own their homes, and 40% of residents rent. At $751 per month, the average rent is just above the state average.

Dunbar has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the West Virginia average, as 7% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 12% have earned a Bachelor's degree. There are two primary industries in Dunbar: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 16% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 11% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Dunbar workers take home an average annual income of nearly $54K, about the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Dunbar, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 21 minutes, shorter than most cities in West Virginia, Dunbar residents know that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (43%) drive their car to work, while public transit is not used much. Few workers (2%) commute on foot, though the number does exceed the national average.