Bar Nunn, Wyoming facts for kids
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Bar Nunn, Wyoming
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Location of Bar Nunn in Natrona County, Wyoming.
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 Bar Nunn, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,285 ft (1,611 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,981 |
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3,001 |
| • Density | 1,339.69/sq mi (517.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
82601, 82609
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-05245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609352 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 835 | — | |
| 2000 | 936 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,213 | 136.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,981 | 34.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,001 | 35.6% | |
Bar Nunn is a small town located in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. It's part of the larger Casper, Wyoming area. In 2020, about 2,981 people lived there. This was a big increase from 2,213 people in 2010! The town officially became a town in 1980.
Bar Nunn was built around the old runways of Wardwell Field. This was Casper's first airport. Later, a new airport called Casper–Natrona County International Airport took its place.
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Discover Bar Nunn's Past
Bar Nunn was started in the 1970s. It was founded by a person named Romie Nunn. The town was named after him.
Where is Bar Nunn Located?
Bar Nunn is found at coordinates 42°54′48″N 106°20′49″W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 2.10 square miles (5.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Bar Nunn?
Let's look at the people who call Bar Nunn home.
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 2,213 people living in Bar Nunn. These people lived in 748 households, and 605 of these were families. The town had about 1053.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Bar Nunn were White (93.4%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 7.2% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (49.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.1%) were married couples. The average household had almost 3 people, and families had a bit more.
The average age in Bar Nunn was about 30.5 years old. About one-third of residents (32.6%) were under 18. Another third (32.1%) were between 25 and 44 years old. About 6% of the population was 65 or older. The town had a nearly even split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Learning in Bar Nunn
Kids in Bar Nunn go to public schools managed by the Natrona County School District #1.
Why Bar Nunn Grew So Fast
Bar Nunn has seen a lot of growth! In 2006, it was the fastest-growing town in Wyoming. Between 2005 and 2006, its population grew by an amazing 18.6 percent. This meant about 1,527 people lived there in 2006. This was a 63% increase from the year 2000!
This rapid growth in Bar Nunn and Natrona County is thought to be because of a big boom in Wyoming's energy industry. More jobs in energy meant more people moved to the area.
See also
In Spanish: Bar Nunn (Wyoming) para niños
