Dunkirk town, NY is a small community located in the western part of New York with a population of 1,291 people and a population density of 199.42 people per square mile. This small town provides many local businesses for its citizens including grocery stores, retail shops, cafés, restaurants, and more. Year round outdoor activities can be enjoyed such as fishing in the nearby lake or taking a hike in one of the many beautiful parks near by. The Dunkirk Historical Museum is also a great place to learn about local history and heritage. Local sporting events include high school basketball and football games at Dunkirk High School which bring the community together in support of their team. As one of the most diverse towns in New York State, Dunkirk town brings together people from all walks of life.
The population in Dunkirk town is 1,291. There are 207 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dunkirk town is 59.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dunkirk town is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dunkirk town
- 47.0% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 20.7% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Dunkirk town
- 74.0% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 21.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander