Dunkirk, Profile
Dunkirk, , population 12,036, is located
about 36.5 miles from Buffalo and 45.4 miles from Erie.
Through the 90's Dunkirk's population has declined by about 6%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Dunkirk has declined by about 5%. Since 2005 Dunkirk's population has declined by about 2%.
Dunkirk's property crime levels tend to be higher than 's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Dunkirk tend to be about the same as 's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 83% |
| African American | 5% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 11% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 13,131 | N/A |
| 2001 | 12,929 | -1.54% |
| 2002 | 12,808 | -0.94% |
| 2003 | 12,658 | -1.17% |
| 2004 | 12,509 | -1.18% |
| 2005 | 12,329 | -1.44% |
| 2006 | 12,176 | -1.24% |
| 2007 | 12,121 | -0.45% |
| 2008 | 12,073 | -0.40% |
| 2009 | 12,036 | -0.31% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,313 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 487 |
| 2002 | 438 |
| 2003 | 342 |
| 2004 | 526 |
| 2005 | 451 |
| 2006 | 495 |
| 2007 | 369 |
| 2008 | 341 |
| 2009 | 225 |
| 2010 | 381 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 19 | 43 |
| 2002 |
0 | 6 | 14 | 38 |
| 2003 |
1 | 1 | 15 | 27 |
| 2004 |
1 | 5 | 12 | 49 |
| 2005 |
1 | 2 | 15 | 39 |
| 2006 |
0 | 6 | 17 | 39 |
| 2007 |
0 | 3 | 9 | 33 |
| 2008 |
1 | 3 | 9 | 28 |
| 2009 |
0 | 4 | 11 | 12 |
| 2010 |
0 | 7 | 16 | 22 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,957 |
| 2002 | 3,296 |
| 2003 | 3,040 |
| 2004 | 2,630 |
| 2005 | 3,147 |
| 2006 | 2,579 |
| 2007 | 2,994 |
| 2008 | 2,273 |
| 2009 | 2,889 |
| 2010 | 2,991 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
52 |
325 |
12 |
| 2002 |
61 |
362 |
14 |
| 2003 |
55 |
330 |
6 |
| 2004 |
61 |
270 |
4 |
| 2005 |
73 |
315 |
10 |
| 2006 |
59 |
260 |
4 |
| 2007 |
99 |
258 |
8 |
| 2008 |
84 |
179 |
10 |
| 2009 |
79 |
261 |
6 |
| 2010 |
59 |
285 |
9 |
Location
| Elevation | 598 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.5 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 36.6 Square Miles |
