How long do people stay in their homes in Dunbar, WV?
23.7% (±5.7 points) of households in Dunbar, WV moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.5% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 23.7% (±5.7 points)
- Since before 2000
- 22.5%
When households in Dunbar moved in
| Moved in | Dunbar | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 20.7% (±5.3 points) | 17.2% | 16.0% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 36.0% (±6.9 points) | 35.0% | 34.3% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 17.7% (±7.1 points) | 16.2% | 17.7% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.4% (±3.4 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 14.1% (±4.6 points) | 16.0% | 16.5% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Dunbar, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Kanawha County (20.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (19.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Dunbar
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar | — | 23.7% (±5.7 points) | — |
| South Charleston | 2.4 mi | 24.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Albans | 4.5 mi | 21.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nitro | 4.9 mi | 21.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cross Lanes | 4.9 mi | 16.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston | 5.8 mi | 22.6% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tornado | 7.2 mi | 21.1% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alum Creek | 7.9 mi | 12.4% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poca | 8.3 mi | 21.7% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Kanawha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesapeake | 31.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 2 | Rand | 29.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 3 | South Charleston | 24.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Dunbar | 23.7% (±5.7 points) |
| 5 | Charleston | 22.6% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | Sissonville | 22.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Nitro | 21.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 8 | St. Albans | 21.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 9 | Tornado | 21.1% (±12.7 points) |
| 10 | Belle | 19.0% (±9.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Kanawha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dunbar
How often do people move in Dunbar?
23.7% of households in Dunbar, WV moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Dunbar have?
22.5% of households in Dunbar have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunbar city, West Virginia
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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