DunbarWest Virginia
Dunbar is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Kanawha River. The population was 7,479 at the 2020 census..
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About Dunbar
Dunbar is a close-knit town in western West Virginia with an estimated population of 7,111.
Dunbar holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,540 residents per square mile.
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What Makes Dunbar Unique
- A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#19 of 230 incorporated places).
- One of 6 places in the US named Dunbar — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,111.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Dunbar
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Dunbar
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dunbar
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🏫 Schools in Dunbar
- Ben Franklin Career Center
- Dunbar Intermediate Center
- Dunbar Middle School
- Dunbar Primary Center
- William J Raglin Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.