Dunbar, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 577, Dunbar's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dunbar is a small community located in South Carolina, within Georgetown County. The total population is 577. It ranks as the 328th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dunbar is 30.1 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 44.7% of the population under 18, Dunbar has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dunbar is $91,058. This is 31% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Dunbar. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dunbar, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dunbar has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (95.8% vs 24.6%).

Education

6.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dunbar, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.