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Encyclopedia > Dunkirk (city), New York
Power plant along Lake Erie in Dunkirk
Power plant along Lake Erie in Dunkirk

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. Power plant along Lake Erie in Dunkirk (city), New York (taken Sept. ... Power plant along Lake Erie in Dunkirk (city), New York (taken Sept. ... The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Chautauqua County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


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. Dunkirk is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. ... Lake Erie, looking southward from a high rural bluff near Leamington, Ontario Lake Erie (ee ree) is is one of the five large freshwater Great Lakes in North America, among the worlds largest such lakes. ... Fredonia is a village located in Chautauqua County, New York. ...

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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. It is named after Dunkerque, France due to their similar harbor. 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...


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. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5280 feet, 1760 yards, 1 609. ...


Dunkirk is the westernmost city in the state.


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 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. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


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. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...


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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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. Jamstown Community College is a SUNY school that has two campuses in Chautauqua County, New York, located in Dunkirk and Jamestown. ...


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Dunkirk (city), New York at AllExperts (505 words)
Dunkirk is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the USA.
Dunkirk is on shore of Lake Erie and shares a border with the Village of Fredonia.
In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older.
Dunkirk: Definition and Much More from Answers.com (1297 words)
Dunkirk, a town on the northern coast of France, was the last refuge of the British during the fall of France, and several hundred naval and civilian vessels took the troops back to England in shifts over three days.
Population of the city (commune) at the 1999 census was 70,850 inhabitants (71,300 inhabitants as of February 2004 estimates).
The city was again contested in 1944, and the Second Canadian Division attempted to liberate the city in September, as Allied forces surged northeast after their victory in the Battle of Normandy.
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