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Dunkirk, NY

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Population
12,326
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
614 ft
Median Home Value
$94,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$866/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,299
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityJamestown, New York27 miles away · 27,663 residents.

About Dunkirk

Dunkirk is a port city in Chautauqua County, New York, situated on the southeastern shore of Lake Erie. Developing historically as a steamship port and railroad hub forty-five miles southwest of Buffalo, the community of approximately 12,549 is served by the Dunkirk City School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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