Dunkirk (city), New York
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Dunkirk is a city located in Chautauqua County, New York in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,131.
The City of Dunkirk is surrounded by the Town of Dunkirk. Dunkirk is on shore of Lake Erie and shares a border with the Village of Fredonia.
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History
The City of Dunkirk was incorporated in 1880. The area was regarded at one time as the "Train wreck capital of the world" due to the number of collisions and other incidents.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8 km² (4.6 mi²). 11.7 km² (4.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.88% water.
Dunkirk is the westernmost city in the state.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 13,131 people, 5,477 households, and 3,335 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,119.2/km² (2,899.6/mi²). There are 6,071 housing units at an average density of 517.4/km² (1,340.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 82.68% White, 5.06% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.14% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. 19.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,477 households out of which 28.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% are married couples living together, 16.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% are non-families. 33.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $28,313, and the median income for a family is $35,058. Males have a median income of $29,462 versus $21,682 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,482. 22.3% of the population and 18.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 38.0% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Additional information about Dunkirk
The Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport (DKK) provides both training facilities and charter services.
A branch of Jamestown Community College is in Dunkirk.
External links
- City of Dunkirk government (http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/municipal/cityofdunkirk.htm)
- Observer: local news (http://www.observertoday.com/News/news.asp)
