Dunn Center, North Dakota facts for kids
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Dunn Center, North Dakota
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Dunn Center City Hall
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Location of Dunn Center, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dunn |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,175 ft (663 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 227 |
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229 |
| • Density | 580.56/sq mi (224.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58626
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-20940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035999 |
Dunn Center is a small city in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 227 people lived there. The city was started in 1914.
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History of Dunn Center
Dunn Center was planned out in 1914. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that area. The city got its name because it is located in the middle of Dunn County.
Geography and Location
Dunn Center covers a total area of about 1.02 square kilometers (0.39 square miles). All of this area is land.
The city is located on North Dakota Highway 200. It is found just east of Lake Ilo, a protected natural area.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Dunn Center has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 247 | — | |
| 1930 | 276 | 11.7% | |
| 1940 | 238 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 246 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 250 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 107 | −57.2% | |
| 1980 | 170 | 58.9% | |
| 1990 | 128 | −24.7% | |
| 2000 | 122 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 146 | 19.7% | |
| 2020 | 227 | 55.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 229 | 56.8% | |
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Dunn Center in 2010
In 2010, there were 146 people living in Dunn Center. These people lived in 66 different homes. About 38 of these homes were families.
Most people in the city were White (93.8%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. The average home had about 2.21 people. The average family had about 2.82 people.
The average age of people in Dunn Center was 39.2 years old. About 21.9% of the people were under 18. Also, 18.5% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.4%) than females (48.6%).
Climate in Dunn Center
Dunn Center has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
Education
Students in Dunn Center attend schools in the Killdeer School District.
See also
In Spanish: Dunn Center para niños
