Dunn, North Carolina facts for kids
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Dunn, North Carolina
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Downtown Dunn
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"Where community matters"
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Location of Dunn, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Harnett | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.99 sq mi (18.10 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.98 sq mi (18.08 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,446 | |
| • Density | 1,209.86/sq mi (467.14/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
28334-28335
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-18320 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403518 | |
Dunn is a city in Harnett County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is the largest city in Harnett County. In 2010, about 9,263 people lived there. Dunn is part of a larger area that includes Raleigh, Durham, and Cary.
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History of Dunn
Early Days and Name Change
Long ago, the area that is now Dunn was a small village called "Lucknow." It was much quieter than a bigger city nearby called Averasborough. After a big battle in 1865, many people from Averasborough moved to Lucknow.
In 1873, Lucknow was renamed "Dunn." The city was officially started on February 12, 1887. At that time, Dunn was a busy place for cutting down trees and making turpentine. Turpentine is a liquid made from pine trees. The city was named after Bennett Dunn. He helped build the railway line that connected Wilson and Fayetteville.
Historic Places in Dunn
Several important places in Dunn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and worth protecting. Some of these places include the Dunn Commercial Historic District and the Harnett County Training School.
Former Mayor Remembered
Oscar Harris, who used to be the mayor of Dunn, passed away at the age of 80. He was well-known in the community.
Geography of Dunn
Where is Dunn Located?
Dunn is in the eastern part of Harnett County. To its west, you'll find the town of Erwin.
Major Roads and Connections
U.S. Route 301 (also known as Clinton Avenue) goes right through the middle of Dunn. If you go northeast on US-301, you'll reach Benson in about 6 miles. If you go southwest, you'll get to Fayetteville in about 25 miles.
U.S. Route 421 (Cumberland Street) crosses US-301 in Dunn. Going northwest on US-421 will take you through Erwin to Lillington, which is the county seat, about 15 miles away. Heading southeast on US-421 leads to Clinton, about 28 miles away.
Interstate 95 runs along the eastern side of Dunn. You can get on or off I-95 at Exits 72 and 73. I-95 can take you northeast about 50 miles to the Wilson area or southwest towards Fayetteville.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Dunn covers a total area of about 16.8 square kilometers (or 6.5 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Dunn (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 419 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,072 | 155.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,823 | 70.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,805 | 53.9% | |
| 1930 | 4,558 | 62.5% | |
| 1940 | 5,256 | 15.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,316 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 7,566 | 19.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,302 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,962 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 8,336 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 9,196 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 9,263 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 8,446 | −8.8% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 8,446 people living in Dunn. These people lived in 4,031 households, and 2,284 of those were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Dunn in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3,882 | 45.96% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3,319 | 39.3% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.67% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 326 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 784 | 9.28% |
Education in Dunn
Dunn has several schools for students of different ages.
- Dunn Elementary School teaches students from preschool up to third grade.
- Wayne Avenue Elementary School is for fourth and fifth graders.
- Dunn Middle School serves students in grades six through eight.
- After middle school, students from Dunn usually go to Triton High School in nearby Erwin.
Dunn also has private religious schools, such as Dream Big Christian Academy and Calvary Christian Academy. For older students, there are colleges like Heritage Bible College and Foundations Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Notable People from Dunn
Many interesting people have come from Dunn, North Carolina. Here are a few:
- Dorothy F. Bailey, a leader in the community
- Kevin Barnes, an NFL football player
- Renee Ellmers, a congresswoman
- Beth Finch, a politician and businesswoman
- Algeania Freeman, an academic leader
- Kenneth L. Hardison, a lawyer and author
- Oscar N. Harris, a politician and former mayor
- Cal Lampley, a record producer and composer
- William C. Lee, an Army general
- David R. Lewis, a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- Debbi Morgan, an actress
- James Toon, a football player and coach
- Clayton White, a football coach and player
- Link Wray, a famous musician
See also
In Spanish: Dunn (Carolina del Norte) para niños
