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Dunbar, SC
Census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Population
577
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
567
ZIP codes
0
Dunbar and its ZIP codes
Dunbar at a glance
- Dunbar is about 3.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,058, 31% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
Housing and community stats
Dunbar, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,058
Poverty rate
0.0%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.6%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Georgetown County. PPP loans are for Dunbar.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,879
24,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$636M
FY 2026, $10,024 per person
How people get to work
Dunbar, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunbar, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,655
20.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 35°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunbar, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Dunbar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeorgetownCity | 13 mi | 7 |
| AndrewsTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Litchfield BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.2 |
| DeBordieu ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Pawleys IslandTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HemingwayTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| StuckeyTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Murrells InletCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| JohnsonvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 13.4 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| DavistonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.7 |
| JamestownTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunbar, SC in?
- Dunbar is in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Dunbar, SC?
- About 577 people live in Dunbar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunbar?
- Nearby places include Georgetown (13 mi), Andrews (14 mi), Litchfield Beach (14 mi), DeBordieu Colony (15 mi), Pawleys Island (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023