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Bunnlevel, North Carolina
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 Bunnlevel, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Bunnlevel, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.59 sq mi (19.66 km2) |
| • Land | 7.56 sq mi (19.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 516 |
| • Density | 68.26/sq mi (26.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28323
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-08880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584311 |
Bunnlevel is a small community in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people.
Bunnlevel is located along U.S. Highway 401. In 2010, about 552 people lived there. It is part of the larger Raleigh–Durham–Cary area, which is a big group of cities and towns.
History of Bunnlevel
Bunnlevel got its name from an early resident named Joseph Bunn. He started the first post office in the area on April 6, 1846. The community was first called "Bunn's Level."
In 1921, Bunnlevel officially became a town, which is called being "incorporated." However, it later stopped acting as a town government. There was another try to make it an active town in 1961, but it didn't work out.
Some of the first important families in the area included the Elliotts, McDougalds, McNeills, McLeans, Walkers, Spears, Buies, Bunns, Byrds, Chances, Thomases, Hobbs, and Hicks.
A historic place called Thorbiskope is located in Bunnlevel. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's a special building or site recognized for its historical importance.
Geography of Bunnlevel
Bunnlevel is found in the southern part of Harnett County, North Carolina. It's located along U.S. Route 401.
The community is about 7 miles (11 km) south of Lillington. Lillington is the main town in Harnett County, often called the county seat. Bunnlevel is also about 20 miles (32 km) north of Fayetteville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Bunnlevel is about 7.59 square miles (19.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water.
Population of Bunnlevel
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| 2020 | 516 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States government counts all the people living in the country. This count is called a census. The census helps us know how many people live in different places.
In 2020, the census showed that 516 people lived in Bunnlevel. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
