Nunn, Colorado facts for kids
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Nunn, Colorado
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Looking west from Logan Street towards U.S. 85 in Nunn, Colorado
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Location of Nunn in Weld County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Incorporated (town) | March 28, 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.71 sq mi (9.60 km2) |
| • Land | 3.71 sq mi (9.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.0% |
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 135.8/sq mi (52.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80648
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-55045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204688 |
Nunn is a small Town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is a "Statutory Town," which means it follows general laws set by the state of Colorado for how towns are run. According to the 2020 census, 504 people live in Nunn.
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History of Nunn
A post office, which is where mail is handled, opened in Nunn in 1905. The town was named after a man named Tom Nunn. People say he helped prevent a train wreck nearby, and that's how the town got its name.
Geography of Nunn
Nunn is located at 40°42′14″N 104°46′51″W / 40.70389°N 104.78083°W. This tells you its exact spot on a map using latitude and longitude.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 9.60 square kilometers (or 3.71 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes in Nunn
This section shows how the number of people living in Nunn has changed over the years. This is called demographics.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 143 | — | |
| 1920 | 149 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 196 | 31.5% | |
| 1940 | 190 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 182 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 228 | 25.3% | |
| 1970 | 269 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 295 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 324 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 471 | 45.4% | |
| 2010 | 416 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 504 | 21.2% | |
Economy of Nunn
Like all towns, Nunn needs money to pay for services like roads, public safety, and other things that help the community. Towns get money from different sources. One way Nunn gets some of its budget is from tickets given by its police department for things like traffic violations.
See also
In Spanish: Nunn (Colorado) para niños
Images for kids
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Old Municipal Hall in Nunn, Colorado (now a museum).
