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Dunbar, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 977 · #603 in Pennsylvania
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About Dunbar
Dunbar, PA is a tiny community located in southwestern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 977.
Dunbar holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,684 residents per square mile.
📰 Dunbar News Today
- BRENDA LEE LEONARD Obituary | Burhans-Crouse Funeral Home | Dunbar, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 11
- Dunbar Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Police: 75-year-old pilot injured after 'ultralight' aircraft crash in Western Pa. WTAE · Jul 4
- Man killed by electrocution while trying to steal wires from power lines in Fayette County, police say CBS News · May 22
- Fayette County man charged with attempted homicide for allegedly firing shotgun during argument WPXI · May 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dunbar Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Dunbar — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)977
Rank in state#603 of 1,013
Land area0.58 sq mi
Density1,684/sq mi
Coordinates39.9783, -79.6147