Bunn, North Carolina facts for kids
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Bunn, North Carolina
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Location of Bunn, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Established | 1909 |
| Incorporated | March 3, 1913 |
| Named for | Green Walker Bunn |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Commissioners |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 327 |
| • Density | 605.56/sq mi (233.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27508
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| Area code(s) | 919 and 984 |
| FIPS code | 37-08860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405343 |
| Website | https://www.townofbunn.org |
Bunn is a small town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 327 people.
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History of Bunn
Bunn is named after Green Walker Bunn, who first settled in the area in the late 1800s. The town officially started around 1909. It was built on land bought by the Montgomery Lumber Company. Four years later, on March 3, 1913, Bunn became an "incorporated" town. This means it was officially recognized by the state and could set up its own local government.
Two historic places near Bunn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Andrews-Moore House and the Baker Farm.
Geography and Location
Bunn is located in the southeastern part of Franklin County. North Carolina Highway 98 runs through the town. This highway goes southeast about 6 miles to U.S. Route 64. It also goes west about 15 miles to Wake Forest.
North Carolina Highway 39 crosses NC 98 in the center of Bunn. NC 39 goes north about 10 miles to Louisburg. Louisburg is the main town and county seat of Franklin County. NC 39 also goes south about 7 miles to US 64, east of Zebulon. In the middle of Bunn, NC 98 and 39 together form South Main Street.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bunn covers a total area of about 1.4 square kilometers (0.54 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 150 | — | |
| 1930 | 243 | 62.0% | |
| 1940 | 248 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 255 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 332 | 30.2% | |
| 1970 | 284 | −14.5% | |
| 1980 | 505 | 77.8% | |
| 1990 | 364 | −27.9% | |
| 2000 | 357 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 344 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 327 | −4.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 361 | 4.9% | |
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In 2020, the town of Bunn had 327 people living there. There were 135 households and 79 families.
In 2010, the population was 344 people. Most of the people were White (66.6%) or African American (28.2%). About 10.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bunn in 2010 was 48 years old. About 22.1% of the population was under 20 years old.
Agriculture and Farming
Bunn is surrounded by many farms. These farms grow crops like tobacco and soybeans. Some of these fields have been farmed by the same families for many generations. Other fields are rented out to farmers.
During spring and summer, visitors come to Bunn for "pick-your-own" fields. This means you can go to a farm and pick your own fresh fruits or vegetables. It's a fun way to get fresh produce directly from the farm!
Notable Person
- Tarik Cohen is a famous NFL running back. He played for the Chicago Bears. People sometimes call him "The Human Joystick" because he is very fast and agile on the football field.
See also
In Spanish: Bunn (Carolina del Norte) para niños
