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Dunbar, VA
Census-designated place in Wise County, Virginia.
Population
115
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
5,008
ZIP codes
0
Dunbar and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Dunbar.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,431
10,958 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $9,167 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dunbar, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
154
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
56.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunbar, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.3%
U.S. 33.3% +14.0 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
25.5%
U.S. 12.8% +12.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Dunbar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonegaCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| OsakaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| AppalachiaTown | 5.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Big Stone Gap EastCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| NortonCity | 6.9 mi | 7.5 |
| East Stone GapCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Big Stone GapTown | 8 mi | 4.8 |
| Lynch, KYCity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WiseTown | 9.4 mi | 3 |
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Mayking, KYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Whitesburg, KYCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Benham, KYCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| TacomaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| KeokeeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| Payne Gap, KYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunbar, VA in?
- Dunbar is in Wise County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Dunbar, VA?
- About 115 people live in Dunbar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunbar?
- Nearby places include Stonega (2.9 mi), Osaka (3.9 mi), Appalachia (5.7 mi), Big Stone Gap East (6.6 mi), Norton (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023