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Dunbar, PA
Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
999
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,729
ZIP codes
0
Dunbar and its ZIP codes
Dunbar at a glance
- Dunbar is about 5.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,045 a year, 27% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,200 (65% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Dunbar, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunbar, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,045
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$88,200
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (208), Irish Americans (207), Italian Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Dunbar.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Dunbar, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunbar, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Crime in Dunbar
Dunbar Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 0
- per 100,000 people · 0% of the PA rate
- Property crime
- 0
- per 100,000 people · 0% of the PA rate
Cities near Dunbar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South ConnellsvilleBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.7 |
| ConnellsvilleCity | 2.9 mi | 2.2 |
| VanderbiltBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| DawsonBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Lemont FurnaceCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| East UniontownCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2 |
| OliverCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.2 |
| EversonBorough | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| UniontownCity | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| HopwoodCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| ScottdaleBorough | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| ChalkhillCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Deer LakeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| South UniontownCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Leith-HatfieldCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunbar, PA in?
- Dunbar is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Dunbar, PA?
- About 999 people live in Dunbar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunbar?
- Nearby places include South Connellsville (2.2 mi), Connellsville (2.9 mi), Vanderbilt (4.7 mi), Dawson (5.2 mi), Lemont Furnace (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023