Dunkirk, New York

Dunkirk is a city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It was settled around 1805 and incorporated in 1880. The population was 12,743 as of the 2020 census. Dunkirk is bordered on the north by Lake Erie. It shares a border with the village of Fredonia to the south, and with the town of Dunkirk to the east and west. Dunkirk is the westernmost city in the state of New York.

Dunkirk, New York
Chadwicks Bay, Ganadawao
Aerial view of Dunkirk, facing north over Lake Erie
Dunkirk
Location of Dunkirk in New York
Dunkirk
Dunkirk (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°28′46″N 79°20′02″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyChautauqua
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  MayorKate Wdowiasz (D)
  Common Council
Members
Area
  Total4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2)
  Land4.54 sq mi (11.77 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
617 ft (188 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total12,743
  Density2,803.74/sq mi (1,082.59/km2)
ZIP Code
14048
Area code716
FIPS code36-013-21105
WebsiteCity website
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